Survey of the Gospels The Life of Christ © 2009 United Church of God, an International Association...

Survey of the GospelsSurvey of the Gospels

The Life of ChristThe Life of Christ

© 2009 United Church of God, © 2009 United Church of God, an International Associationan International Association© 2009 United Church of God, © 2009 United Church of God, an International Associationan International Association

Location: Portland, ORLocation: Portland, ORDate: December 25-26, 2009Date: December 25-26, 2009Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim Franks


ABC Continuing EducationABC Continuing Education

Introduction…Introduction…Introduction…Introduction…


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Survey of the GospelsSurvey of the GospelsSurvey of the GospelsSurvey of the GospelsABC Continuing EducationABC Continuing EducationABC Continuing EducationABC Continuing Education

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Pre-existence; Genealogy; BirthPre-existence; Genealogy; BirthPre-existence; Genealogy; BirthPre-existence; Genealogy; Birth

Ministry of John; Beginning of Ministry of John; Beginning of Christ’s MinistryChrist’s MinistryMinistry of John; Beginning of Ministry of John; Beginning of Christ’s MinistryChrist’s Ministry

Galilean Ministry, Part 1Galilean Ministry, Part 1Galilean Ministry, Part 1Galilean Ministry, Part 1

Galilean Ministry, Part 2Galilean Ministry, Part 2Galilean Ministry, Part 2Galilean Ministry, Part 2

Special Training for the Twelve, Special Training for the Twelve, Part 1Part 1Special Training for the Twelve, Special Training for the Twelve, Part 1Part 1

Special Training for the Twelve, Special Training for the Twelve, Part 2Part 2Special Training for the Twelve, Special Training for the Twelve, Part 2Part 2

Judean MinistryJudean MinistryJudean MinistryJudean Ministry

Later Perean MinistryLater Perean MinistryLater Perean MinistryLater Perean Ministry

Last Public Ministry in Last Public Ministry in JerusalemJerusalemLast Public Ministry in Last Public Ministry in JerusalemJerusalem

Final Days in JerusalemFinal Days in JerusalemFinal Days in JerusalemFinal Days in Jerusalem

Arrest; Trial; CrucifixionArrest; Trial; CrucifixionArrest; Trial; CrucifixionArrest; Trial; Crucifixion

Resurrection; AppearancesResurrection; AppearancesResurrection; AppearancesResurrection; Appearances

Overview of ClassesOverview of ClassesOverview of ClassesOverview of Classes




Length of Christ’s Ministry as Recorded by John…Length of Christ’s Ministry as Recorded by John…Length of Christ’s Ministry as Recorded by John…Length of Christ’s Ministry as Recorded by John…

Begins Ministry – Begins Ministry – Fall of 27 AD, Fall of 27 AD, John 1John 1

Begins Ministry – Begins Ministry – Fall of 27 AD, Fall of 27 AD, John 1John 1

First Passover – First Passover – Spring of 28 AD, Spring of 28 AD, John 2:13John 2:13

First Passover – First Passover – Spring of 28 AD, Spring of 28 AD, John 2:13John 2:13

Second Passover – Second Passover – Spring of 29 AD, Spring of 29 AD, John 5:1John 5:1

Second Passover – Second Passover – Spring of 29 AD, Spring of 29 AD, John 5:1John 5:1

Third Passover – Third Passover – Spring of 30 AD, Spring of 30 AD, John 6:4John 6:4

Third Passover – Third Passover – Spring of 30 AD, Spring of 30 AD, John 6:4John 6:4

Final Passover – Final Passover – Spring of 31 AD, Spring of 31 AD, John 12:1John 12:1

Final Passover – Final Passover – Spring of 31 AD, Spring of 31 AD, John 12:1John 12:1

3 ½ Year Ministry3 ½ Year Ministry3 ½ Year Ministry3 ½ Year Ministry

6 Months6 Months6 Months6 Months



12 Months12 Months12 Months12 MonthsGalilean Ministry = 18 monthsGalilean Ministry = 18 monthsGalilean Ministry = 18 monthsGalilean Ministry = 18 months




Overview of Class (Galilean Ministry, Part Overview of Class (Galilean Ministry, Part 2)…2)…Overview of Class (Galilean Ministry, Part Overview of Class (Galilean Ministry, Part 2)…2)…

Christ is rejected in Nazareth; goes to Capernaum (Luke 4)Christ is rejected in Nazareth; goes to Capernaum (Luke 4)

Healing the SickHealing the Sick

The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)

Relationship to Law (Matthew 5; Matthew 5:17)Relationship to Law (Matthew 5; Matthew 5:17)

Relationship to God (Matthew 6; Matthew 6:33)Relationship to God (Matthew 6; Matthew 6:33)

Relationship to Man (Matthew 7; Matthew 7:12)Relationship to Man (Matthew 7; Matthew 7:12)

Christ is rejected in Nazareth; goes to Capernaum (Luke 4)Christ is rejected in Nazareth; goes to Capernaum (Luke 4)

Healing the SickHealing the Sick

The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)

Relationship to Law (Matthew 5; Matthew 5:17)Relationship to Law (Matthew 5; Matthew 5:17)

Relationship to God (Matthew 6; Matthew 6:33)Relationship to God (Matthew 6; Matthew 6:33)

Relationship to Man (Matthew 7; Matthew 7:12)Relationship to Man (Matthew 7; Matthew 7:12)




Luke 4:16-30 Luke 4:16-30 “And he came to “And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up for to read… day, and stood up for to read… 2424And And he said, Verily I say unto you, No he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own prophet is accepted in his own country… And all they in the country… And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, And rose things, were filled with wrath, And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. But he might cast him down headlong. But he passing through the midst of them passing through the midst of them went his way,went his way, And came down to And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the Sabbath days.”taught them on the Sabbath days.”

Luke 4:16-30 Luke 4:16-30 “And he came to “And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up for to read… day, and stood up for to read… 2424And And he said, Verily I say unto you, No he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own prophet is accepted in his own country… And all they in the country… And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, And rose things, were filled with wrath, And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. But he might cast him down headlong. But he passing through the midst of them passing through the midst of them went his way,went his way, And came down to And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the Sabbath days.”taught them on the Sabbath days.”

Christ rejected in Nazareth…Christ rejected in Nazareth…Christ rejected in Nazareth…Christ rejected in Nazareth…




Sea of GalileeSea of Galilee

Luke 4:37-38 Luke 4:37-38 “And the report “And the report about Him went into every city about Him went into every city in the surrounding region. Now in the surrounding region. Now He arose from the synagogue He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon's house. But and entered Simon's house. But Simon's wife's mother was sick Simon's wife's mother was sick with a high fever, and they made with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning request of Him concerning her…” her…”

Luke 4:37-38 Luke 4:37-38 “And the report “And the report about Him went into every city about Him went into every city in the surrounding region. Now in the surrounding region. Now He arose from the synagogue He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon's house. But and entered Simon's house. But Simon's wife's mother was sick Simon's wife's mother was sick with a high fever, and they made with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning request of Him concerning her…” her…”





Luke 4:40-41 Luke 4:40-41 “When the sun was “When the sun was setting, all those who had any that setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and His hands on every one of them and healed them. And demons also healed them. And demons also came out of many, crying out and came out of many, crying out and saying, ‘You are the Christ, the Son saying, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of God!’ And He, rebuking them, did of God!’ And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ.” knew that He was the Christ.”

Luke 4:40-41 Luke 4:40-41 “When the sun was “When the sun was setting, all those who had any that setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and His hands on every one of them and healed them. And demons also healed them. And demons also came out of many, crying out and came out of many, crying out and saying, ‘You are the Christ, the Son saying, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of God!’ And He, rebuking them, did of God!’ And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ.” knew that He was the Christ.”





Matthew 8:16-17 Matthew 8:16-17 “When evening “When evening had come, they brought to Him had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: ‘He Isaiah the prophet, saying: ‘He Himself took our infirmities And Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.’” bore our sicknesses.’”

Matthew 8:16-17 Matthew 8:16-17 “When evening “When evening had come, they brought to Him had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: ‘He Isaiah the prophet, saying: ‘He Himself took our infirmities And Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.’” bore our sicknesses.’”




Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)…Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)…Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)…Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)…

When Christ finished, He When Christ finished, He entered Capernaum. This entered Capernaum. This message was given nearby message was given nearby on the shores of the Sea of on the shores of the Sea of Galilee on a mountain.Galilee on a mountain.

Matthew 8:1, 5 Matthew 8:1, 5 “When He had “When He had come down from the come down from the mountain, great multitudes mountain, great multitudes followed Him… Now when followed Him… Now when Jesus had entered Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came Capernaum, a centurion came to Him…”to Him…”

When Christ finished, He When Christ finished, He entered Capernaum. This entered Capernaum. This message was given nearby message was given nearby on the shores of the Sea of on the shores of the Sea of Galilee on a mountain.Galilee on a mountain.

Matthew 8:1, 5 Matthew 8:1, 5 “When He had “When He had come down from the come down from the mountain, great multitudes mountain, great multitudes followed Him… Now when followed Him… Now when Jesus had entered Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came Capernaum, a centurion came to Him…”to Him…”




Focal Point of Christ’s Galilean Ministry was Focal Point of Christ’s Galilean Ministry was the Sermon on the Mount…the Sermon on the Mount…Focal Point of Christ’s Galilean Ministry was Focal Point of Christ’s Galilean Ministry was the Sermon on the Mount…the Sermon on the Mount…

Similarities with giving of the Law in Exodus…Similarities with giving of the Law in Exodus…Similarities with giving of the Law in Exodus…Similarities with giving of the Law in Exodus…

Moses was a type of lawgiver. Christ is the Moses was a type of lawgiver. Christ is the ultimate Lawgiver (James 4:12).ultimate Lawgiver (James 4:12).

There were 12 tribes of Israel. Christ chose 12 There were 12 tribes of Israel. Christ chose 12 apostles.apostles.

There were 10 commandments. There are 8 There were 10 commandments. There are 8 beatitudes plus two additional sayings about beatitudes plus two additional sayings about persecution for a total of 10.persecution for a total of 10.

Moses was a type of lawgiver. Christ is the Moses was a type of lawgiver. Christ is the ultimate Lawgiver (James 4:12).ultimate Lawgiver (James 4:12).

There were 12 tribes of Israel. Christ chose 12 There were 12 tribes of Israel. Christ chose 12 apostles.apostles.

There were 10 commandments. There are 8 There were 10 commandments. There are 8 beatitudes plus two additional sayings about beatitudes plus two additional sayings about persecution for a total of 10.persecution for a total of 10.




Focal Point of Christ’s Galilean Ministry was Focal Point of Christ’s Galilean Ministry was the Sermon on the Mount…the Sermon on the Mount…Focal Point of Christ’s Galilean Ministry was Focal Point of Christ’s Galilean Ministry was the Sermon on the Mount…the Sermon on the Mount…

Similarities with giving of the Law in Exodus…Similarities with giving of the Law in Exodus…Similarities with giving of the Law in Exodus…Similarities with giving of the Law in Exodus…

Moses brought the commandments down from a Moses brought the commandments down from a mountain. Christ spoke from a mountain on the mountain. Christ spoke from a mountain on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.shores of the Sea of Galilee.

The commandments were the core of the Old The commandments were the core of the Old Covenant. The Sermon on the Mount can be said Covenant. The Sermon on the Mount can be said to be the core of the New Covenant.to be the core of the New Covenant.

Moses brought the commandments down from a Moses brought the commandments down from a mountain. Christ spoke from a mountain on the mountain. Christ spoke from a mountain on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.shores of the Sea of Galilee.

The commandments were the core of the Old The commandments were the core of the Old Covenant. The Sermon on the Mount can be said Covenant. The Sermon on the Mount can be said to be the core of the New Covenant.to be the core of the New Covenant.




Three Chapters = Three Key Relationships in Three Chapters = Three Key Relationships in Christianity.Christianity.

• Relationship to law (Matthew 5) (Matthew 5:17)Relationship to law (Matthew 5) (Matthew 5:17)

• Relationship to God (Matthew 6) (Matthew Relationship to God (Matthew 6) (Matthew 6:33)6:33)

• Relationship to Man (Matthew 7) (Matthew Relationship to Man (Matthew 7) (Matthew 7:12)7:12)









Matthew 4:23 “And Jesus went about Matthew 4:23 “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.”among the people.”

Matthew 4:23 “And Jesus went about Matthew 4:23 “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.”among the people.”

Matthew 4:24-25 “Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and Matthew 4:24-25 “Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Great multitudes epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Great multitudes followed Him– from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, followed Him– from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.”and beyond the Jordan.”

Matthew 4:24-25 “Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and Matthew 4:24-25 “Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Great multitudes epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Great multitudes followed Him– from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, followed Him– from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.”and beyond the Jordan.”

Introduction to sermon…Introduction to sermon…Introduction to sermon…Introduction to sermon…Greek “didasko” from root “to Greek “didasko” from root “to learn”; to teach; impart knowledgelearn”; to teach; impart knowledgeGreek “didasko” from root “to Greek “didasko” from root “to learn”; to teach; impart knowledgelearn”; to teach; impart knowledge

Greek “kerusso” means Greek “kerusso” means to proclaim; herald; to proclaim; herald; publish.publish.

Greek “kerusso” means Greek “kerusso” means to proclaim; herald; to proclaim; herald; publish.publish.




Two Accounts of the Two Accounts of the “Sermon on the Mount”“Sermon on the Mount”


Matthew 5:1-2 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, Matthew 5:1-2 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying…”His mouth and taught them, saying…”

Matthew 5:1-2 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, Matthew 5:1-2 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying…”His mouth and taught them, saying…”

Matthew 5-7 Luke 6

Luke 6:17, 20 “And He came down with them and stood on a level Luke 6:17, 20 “And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases. Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases. 2020Then Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said…”He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said…”

Luke 6:17, 20 “And He came down with them and stood on a level Luke 6:17, 20 “And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases. Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases. 2020Then Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said…”He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said…”

Greek “didasko” from same Greek “didasko” from same root word as “didache” from root word as “didache” from which we get word “doctrine.”which we get word “doctrine.”

Greek “didasko” from same Greek “didasko” from same root word as “didache” from root word as “didache” from which we get word “doctrine.”which we get word “doctrine.”






Matthew 5-7 Luke 6

Matthew 5 = Relationship to LawMatthew 5 = Relationship to LawMatthew 5 = Relationship to LawMatthew 5 = Relationship to Law

1.1. The BeatitudesThe Beatitudes

2.2. Believers are Light and SaltBelievers are Light and Salt

3.3. Christ and the LawChrist and the Law

4.4. Six “You have heard it was Six “You have heard it was said…”said…”

5.5. Love your enemies to fulfill the Love your enemies to fulfill the law.law.


2.2. Believers are Light and SaltBelievers are Light and Salt

3.3. Christ and the LawChrist and the Law

4.4. Six “You have heard it was Six “You have heard it was said…”said…”

5.5. Love your enemies to fulfill the Love your enemies to fulfill the law.law.

Luke 6 = Overview of messageLuke 6 = Overview of messageLuke 6 = Overview of messageLuke 6 = Overview of message


2.2. Love your enemiesLove your enemies

3.3. Do not judgeDo not judge

4.4. Known by fruitsKnown by fruits

5.5. Build on the rockBuild on the rock


2.2. Love your enemiesLove your enemies

3.3. Do not judgeDo not judge

4.4. Known by fruitsKnown by fruits

5.5. Build on the rockBuild on the rock






Matthew 5-7 Luke 6

Matthew 7:28-29; 8:1, 5 “And so it was, when Jesus had ended these Matthew 7:28-29; 8:1, 5 “And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. When He had them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. Now come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him.”pleading with Him.”

Matthew 7:28-29; 8:1, 5 “And so it was, when Jesus had ended these Matthew 7:28-29; 8:1, 5 “And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. When He had them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. Now come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him.”pleading with Him.”

Luke 7:1-2 “Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of Luke 7:1-2 “Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. And a certain centurion’s servant, the people, He entered Capernaum. And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.”who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.”

Luke 7:1-2 “Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of Luke 7:1-2 “Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. And a certain centurion’s servant, the people, He entered Capernaum. And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.”who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.”




Matthew 5– the Beatitudes…Matthew 5– the Beatitudes…Matthew 5– the Beatitudes…Matthew 5– the Beatitudes…Matthew 5:3-12

• Blessed are the poor in spirit– Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are the poor in spirit– Kingdom of heaven.

• Blessed are those who mourn– Comfort.Blessed are those who mourn– Comfort.

• Blessed are the meek– Inherit the earth.Blessed are the meek– Inherit the earth.

• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst– Be filled.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst– Be filled.

• Blessed are the merciful– Will obtain mercy.Blessed are the merciful– Will obtain mercy.

• Blessed are the poor in spirit– Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are the poor in spirit– Kingdom of heaven.

• Blessed are those who mourn– Comfort.Blessed are those who mourn– Comfort.

• Blessed are the meek– Inherit the earth.Blessed are the meek– Inherit the earth.

• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst– Be filled.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst– Be filled.

• Blessed are the merciful– Will obtain mercy.Blessed are the merciful– Will obtain mercy.




Matthew 5– the Beatitudes…Matthew 5– the Beatitudes…Matthew 5– the Beatitudes…Matthew 5– the Beatitudes…Matthew 5:3-12

• Blessed are the pure in heart– Shall see God.Blessed are the pure in heart– Shall see God.

• Blessed are the peacemakers– Be called sons of God.Blessed are the peacemakers– Be called sons of God.

• Blessed are those persecuted– Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those persecuted– Kingdom of heaven.

Two additional statements/promises…Two additional statements/promises…

• Blessed are you when reviled falsely.Blessed are you when reviled falsely.

• Rejoice– Great reward in heaven.Rejoice– Great reward in heaven.

• Blessed are the pure in heart– Shall see God.Blessed are the pure in heart– Shall see God.

• Blessed are the peacemakers– Be called sons of God.Blessed are the peacemakers– Be called sons of God.

• Blessed are those persecuted– Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those persecuted– Kingdom of heaven.

Two additional statements/promises…Two additional statements/promises…

• Blessed are you when reviled falsely.Blessed are you when reviled falsely.

• Rejoice– Great reward in heaven.Rejoice– Great reward in heaven.




Matthew 5– Believers are light and salt…Matthew 5– Believers are light and salt…Matthew 5– Believers are light and salt…Matthew 5– Believers are light and salt…

Matthew 5:13-16

Matthew 5:17-20

Matthew 5– Christ and the law…Matthew 5– Christ and the law…Matthew 5– Christ and the law…Matthew 5– Christ and the law…

““Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all be fulfilled.”no means pass from the law till all be fulfilled.”

““Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all be fulfilled.”no means pass from the law till all be fulfilled.”

““You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?... You loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?... You are the light of the world, A city that is set on a are the light of the world, A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand.”and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand.”

““You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?... You loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?... You are the light of the world, A city that is set on a are the light of the world, A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand.”and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand.”




Matthew 5:17-20 Key word in this verse is “fulfill.”Key word in this verse is “fulfill.”

“…“…I did not come to destroy but to I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” Greek is “pleroo.”fulfill.” Greek is “pleroo.”

Key word in this verse is “fulfill.”Key word in this verse is “fulfill.”

“…“…I did not come to destroy but to I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” Greek is “pleroo.”fulfill.” Greek is “pleroo.”

: to give the true or complete meaning to : to give the true or complete meaning to something - ‘to give the true meaning to, to something - ‘to give the true meaning to, to provide the real significance of.’provide the real significance of.’

oujk h\lqon katalu'sai ajlla; plhrw'saioujk h\lqon katalu'sai ajlla; plhrw'sai:: ‘I ‘I did not come to destroy but to give true did not come to destroy but to give true meaning to’ Mt 5.17.meaning to’ Mt 5.17.

: to give the true or complete meaning to : to give the true or complete meaning to something - ‘to give the true meaning to, to something - ‘to give the true meaning to, to provide the real significance of.’provide the real significance of.’

oujk h\lqon katalu'sai ajlla; plhrw'saioujk h\lqon katalu'sai ajlla; plhrw'sai:: ‘I ‘I did not come to destroy but to give true did not come to destroy but to give true meaning to’ Mt 5.17.meaning to’ Mt 5.17.

Louw, Johannes P. and Nida, Eugene A., Louw, Johannes P. and Nida, Eugene A., Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domainson Semantic Domains, (New York: United Bible Societies) 1988, 1989., (New York: United Bible Societies) 1988, 1989.




Matthew 5:21-48

Matthew 5– Six “You have heard that Matthew 5– Six “You have heard that it was said”it was said”Matthew 5– Six “You have heard that Matthew 5– Six “You have heard that it was said”it was said”

1.1. You shall not murder– Whoever is angry with his brother without a You shall not murder– Whoever is angry with his brother without a cause is in danger of the judgment.cause is in danger of the judgment.

2.2. You shall not commit adultery– Whoever looks on a woman to You shall not commit adultery– Whoever looks on a woman to lust.lust.

3.3. You can divorce your wife– Whoever divorces and remarries has You can divorce your wife– Whoever divorces and remarries has committed adultery.committed adultery.

4.4. You shall not swear falsely– Do not swear at all.You shall not swear falsely– Do not swear at all.

5.5. An eye for an eye– Turn the other cheek.An eye for an eye– Turn the other cheek.

6.6. You shall love your neighbor– You must love your enemy.You shall love your neighbor– You must love your enemy.

1.1. You shall not murder– Whoever is angry with his brother without a You shall not murder– Whoever is angry with his brother without a cause is in danger of the judgment.cause is in danger of the judgment.

2.2. You shall not commit adultery– Whoever looks on a woman to You shall not commit adultery– Whoever looks on a woman to lust.lust.

3.3. You can divorce your wife– Whoever divorces and remarries has You can divorce your wife– Whoever divorces and remarries has committed adultery.committed adultery.

4.4. You shall not swear falsely– Do not swear at all.You shall not swear falsely– Do not swear at all.

5.5. An eye for an eye– Turn the other cheek.An eye for an eye– Turn the other cheek.

6.6. You shall love your neighbor– You must love your enemy.You shall love your neighbor– You must love your enemy.

Christ is quoting the “oral law” and the Christ is quoting the “oral law” and the leading rabbinical authorities…leading rabbinical authorities…Christ is quoting the “oral law” and the Christ is quoting the “oral law” and the leading rabbinical authorities…leading rabbinical authorities…




Jewish Literature…Jewish Literature…Jewish Literature…Jewish Literature…

To understand the scene in To understand the scene in the time of Christ we must the time of Christ we must consult the Jewish consult the Jewish writings…writings…

To understand the scene in To understand the scene in the time of Christ we must the time of Christ we must consult the Jewish consult the Jewish writings…writings…




Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…

Mishnah:Mishnah: Comes from term that means “to repeat.” It is Comes from term that means “to repeat.” It is the oral law that was handed down during the second the oral law that was handed down during the second temple period (500 BC to 70 AD). In Jewish circles the oral temple period (500 BC to 70 AD). In Jewish circles the oral law carried as much authority as the law carried as much authority as the “mikrah” “mikrah” (written law). (written law). It was not transmitted in writing, only orally until the time It was not transmitted in writing, only orally until the time of Judah the Prince (200 AD).of Judah the Prince (200 AD).

““Mishnah, the derivative of the verb ‘shanah,’ means Mishnah, the derivative of the verb ‘shanah,’ means therefore: (1) ‘instruction,’ the teaching and learning of the therefore: (1) ‘instruction,’ the teaching and learning of the tradition…and (2) in a concrete sense, the content of that tradition…and (2) in a concrete sense, the content of that instruction, the traditional doctrine as it was developed down instruction, the traditional doctrine as it was developed down to the beginning of the third century of the common era. to the beginning of the third century of the common era. ‘Mishnah’ is frequently used, therefore, to designate the law ‘Mishnah’ is frequently used, therefore, to designate the law which was transmitted orally, in contrast to ‘Miḳra,’ the law which was transmitted orally, in contrast to ‘Miḳra,’ the law which is written and read.” (Jewish Encyclopedia).which is written and read.” (Jewish Encyclopedia).

Mishnah:Mishnah: Comes from term that means “to repeat.” It is Comes from term that means “to repeat.” It is the oral law that was handed down during the second the oral law that was handed down during the second temple period (500 BC to 70 AD). In Jewish circles the oral temple period (500 BC to 70 AD). In Jewish circles the oral law carried as much authority as the law carried as much authority as the “mikrah” “mikrah” (written law). (written law). It was not transmitted in writing, only orally until the time It was not transmitted in writing, only orally until the time of Judah the Prince (200 AD).of Judah the Prince (200 AD).

““Mishnah, the derivative of the verb ‘shanah,’ means Mishnah, the derivative of the verb ‘shanah,’ means therefore: (1) ‘instruction,’ the teaching and learning of the therefore: (1) ‘instruction,’ the teaching and learning of the tradition…and (2) in a concrete sense, the content of that tradition…and (2) in a concrete sense, the content of that instruction, the traditional doctrine as it was developed down instruction, the traditional doctrine as it was developed down to the beginning of the third century of the common era. to the beginning of the third century of the common era. ‘Mishnah’ is frequently used, therefore, to designate the law ‘Mishnah’ is frequently used, therefore, to designate the law which was transmitted orally, in contrast to ‘Miḳra,’ the law which was transmitted orally, in contrast to ‘Miḳra,’ the law which is written and read.” (Jewish Encyclopedia).which is written and read.” (Jewish Encyclopedia).




Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…Jews…Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…Jews…

Oral Law: Oral Law: “The Oral Law is a legal commentary on the “The Oral Law is a legal commentary on the Torah, explaining how its commandments are to be Torah, explaining how its commandments are to be carried out. Common sense suggests that some sort carried out. Common sense suggests that some sort of oral tradition was always needed to accompany the of oral tradition was always needed to accompany the Written Law, because the Torah alone, even with its Written Law, because the Torah alone, even with its 613 commandments, is an insufficient guide to Jewish 613 commandments, is an insufficient guide to Jewish life” life” (Virtual Jewish Library)(Virtual Jewish Library)..

Oral Law: Oral Law: “The Oral Law is a legal commentary on the “The Oral Law is a legal commentary on the Torah, explaining how its commandments are to be Torah, explaining how its commandments are to be carried out. Common sense suggests that some sort carried out. Common sense suggests that some sort of oral tradition was always needed to accompany the of oral tradition was always needed to accompany the Written Law, because the Torah alone, even with its Written Law, because the Torah alone, even with its 613 commandments, is an insufficient guide to Jewish 613 commandments, is an insufficient guide to Jewish life” life” (Virtual Jewish Library)(Virtual Jewish Library)..




Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…Origin of the “Oral Law” and Sayings of the Jews…

Talmud: Talmud: Comes from word that means “teaching” or Comes from word that means “teaching” or “instruction.” The Talmud is the commentary on the Mishnah “instruction.” The Talmud is the commentary on the Mishnah (oral law). It is a collection of discussions by leading rabbinic (oral law). It is a collection of discussions by leading rabbinic authorities on the interpretation and application of the oral law.authorities on the interpretation and application of the oral law.

Palestinian Talmud: Palestinian Talmud: This volume of writings was completed This volume of writings was completed about 400 AD in the area of Palestine. about 400 AD in the area of Palestine.

Babylonian Talmud:Babylonian Talmud: This version of the writings is more This version of the writings is more exhaustive and was not completed until around 600 AD in the exhaustive and was not completed until around 600 AD in the area of Babylon. It is the recognized authority for the Talmud.area of Babylon. It is the recognized authority for the Talmud.

Tanna’im: Tanna’im: Rabbis quoted in the Mishnah. Word is from Aramaic Rabbis quoted in the Mishnah. Word is from Aramaic and means “teachers.”and means “teachers.”

Amora’im:Amora’im: Rabbis quoted in the Talmud (gemara). Word is from Rabbis quoted in the Talmud (gemara). Word is from Aramaic and means “explainers” or “interpreters.” Aramaic and means “explainers” or “interpreters.”

Talmud: Talmud: Comes from word that means “teaching” or Comes from word that means “teaching” or “instruction.” The Talmud is the commentary on the Mishnah “instruction.” The Talmud is the commentary on the Mishnah (oral law). It is a collection of discussions by leading rabbinic (oral law). It is a collection of discussions by leading rabbinic authorities on the interpretation and application of the oral law.authorities on the interpretation and application of the oral law.

Palestinian Talmud: Palestinian Talmud: This volume of writings was completed This volume of writings was completed about 400 AD in the area of Palestine. about 400 AD in the area of Palestine.

Babylonian Talmud:Babylonian Talmud: This version of the writings is more This version of the writings is more exhaustive and was not completed until around 600 AD in the exhaustive and was not completed until around 600 AD in the area of Babylon. It is the recognized authority for the Talmud.area of Babylon. It is the recognized authority for the Talmud.

Tanna’im: Tanna’im: Rabbis quoted in the Mishnah. Word is from Aramaic Rabbis quoted in the Mishnah. Word is from Aramaic and means “teachers.”and means “teachers.”

Amora’im:Amora’im: Rabbis quoted in the Talmud (gemara). Word is from Rabbis quoted in the Talmud (gemara). Word is from Aramaic and means “explainers” or “interpreters.” Aramaic and means “explainers” or “interpreters.”




Matthew 6Matthew 6– Relationship to GodMatthew 6– Relationship to GodMatthew 6– Relationship to GodMatthew 6– Relationship to God

1.1. How to please God (1-4)How to please God (1-4)

2.2. The Model Prayer (5-15)The Model Prayer (5-15)

3.3. Fasting (16-18)Fasting (16-18)

4.4. Treasures in Heaven (19-21)Treasures in Heaven (19-21)

5.5. Lamp of the Body (22-24)Lamp of the Body (22-24)

6.6. Do not Worry (25-34)Do not Worry (25-34)

1.1. How to please God (1-4)How to please God (1-4)

2.2. The Model Prayer (5-15)The Model Prayer (5-15)

3.3. Fasting (16-18)Fasting (16-18)

4.4. Treasures in Heaven (19-21)Treasures in Heaven (19-21)

5.5. Lamp of the Body (22-24)Lamp of the Body (22-24)

6.6. Do not Worry (25-34)Do not Worry (25-34)




Matthew 6Matthew 6:33 Key ScriptureMatthew 6:33 Key ScriptureMatthew 6:33 Key ScriptureMatthew 6:33 Key Scripture

““But seek first the kingdom of God and His But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”trouble.”

““But seek first the kingdom of God and His But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”trouble.”




Matthew 7 Matthew 7– Relationship with fellow Matthew 7– Relationship with fellow man…man…Matthew 7– Relationship with fellow Matthew 7– Relationship with fellow man…man…

1.1. Do not judge. We must first remove the beam out of our own eye Do not judge. We must first remove the beam out of our own eye before we can help someone else. Moral– clean up your own life (1-before we can help someone else. Moral– clean up your own life (1-6).6).

2.2. Be persistent. Keep asking, seeking, and knocking (7-12).Be persistent. Keep asking, seeking, and knocking (7-12).

3.3. The true way is a narrow way. The wrong way is broad (verses 13-The true way is a narrow way. The wrong way is broad (verses 13-14).14).

4.4. Will be known by your fruits (15-20).Will be known by your fruits (15-20).

5.5. Must obey God or He will not know us (21-23).Must obey God or He will not know us (21-23).

6.6. Build on the rock (24-29).Build on the rock (24-29).

1.1. Do not judge. We must first remove the beam out of our own eye Do not judge. We must first remove the beam out of our own eye before we can help someone else. Moral– clean up your own life (1-before we can help someone else. Moral– clean up your own life (1-6).6).

2.2. Be persistent. Keep asking, seeking, and knocking (7-12).Be persistent. Keep asking, seeking, and knocking (7-12).

3.3. The true way is a narrow way. The wrong way is broad (verses 13-The true way is a narrow way. The wrong way is broad (verses 13-14).14).

4.4. Will be known by your fruits (15-20).Will be known by your fruits (15-20).

5.5. Must obey God or He will not know us (21-23).Must obey God or He will not know us (21-23).

6.6. Build on the rock (24-29).Build on the rock (24-29).




Matthew 7:12 Matthew 7:12 Key ScriptureMatthew 7:12 Key ScriptureMatthew 7:12 Key ScriptureMatthew 7:12 Key Scripture

““Therefore, whatever you want men to do to Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”the Prophets.”

““Therefore, whatever you want men to do to Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”the Prophets.”

The golden rule, based on Leviticus 19:18 The golden rule, based on Leviticus 19:18 “You shall not “You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD.”as yourself; I am the LORD.”

The golden rule, based on Leviticus 19:18 The golden rule, based on Leviticus 19:18 “You shall not “You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD.”as yourself; I am the LORD.”

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