Two Testaments, One Gospel
Matthew 5:17-20 Suggested further reading: Hebrews 10:1-18 The relationship between our Lord’s “Words and Works” and the Old Testament is cleared up here in His remarkable sentences. Here is His testimony of a profound relationship between the two testaments of...
Being Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-16 Suggested further reading: Titus 2:11-3:8 Our Lord reveals the character that Christians are to have as they live in this world. As always with the words of our Lord, it is very important that we clearly understand what it is that He is saying to us...
The Blessed Character (Part Two)
Matthew 5:1-12 Suggested further reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Our Lord calls down a blessing on those who are merciful, those who are full of compassion towards others. They feel the suffering of others whether from sin or sorrow and desire to lessen it. They shall...
The Divine Standard
Matthew 5:1-12 Suggested further reading: Psalm 51 What kind of people should Christians be? What kind of character should they seek? What should be their outward walk and inward habit of mind? Jesus tells us in His famous “Sermon on the Mount.” Jesus states there is...


