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  • Summer on the Mount - Loving Hard People: Matthew 5:38-48

    Summer on the Mount - Loving Hard People: Matthew 5:38-48
    2025/06/16
    Loving Hard People- Matthew 5:38-48Conflict has been a part of the world since the sin was introduced to the world in Genesis 3. There has always been conflict between man and man, God and man, and the nations of the world. In Matthew 5:38-48, Jesus shows us a radical way to love difficult people.
    In the times of the Old Testament, there was a saying, "eye for an eye, and tooth for a tooth." When a law was broken by a nation against another nation, the punishment should level out. There should not be more retaliation than was given. But the religious leaders, over time, added more rules to the laws, which made it almost impossible to follow.
    Jesus moved this from nations to neighbors and said, "Do not resist (retaliate) an evil person." Instead, do good back! He then gave four examples:
    • Example 1 - If someone slaps you - in the day, a backhanded slap to the cheek was a strong and powerful insult. Jesus is saying to "turn to them the other as well". In other words, be vulnerable to be insulted again. (He is NOT saying to stay in an abusive relationship - get out asap.)
    • Example 2 - If someone sues you - The average person had 2 shirts and 1 coat. Someone could sue you and "take the shirt off your back". Jesus tells us to not only resist suing back, but up our most valuable clothing - our coat. In Christ, we can "absorb the blow".
    • Example 3 - If someone asks you to go 1 mile - It was lawful for a Roman soldier to require a person to carry their gear (70 lbs) up to a mile, and the people hated the soldiers for this. Jesus is saying to volunteer to go 2 miles! In other words, "Go the extra mile".
    • Example 4 - Give to whoever asks - Give generously and don't question someone who asks to borrow. Let them borrow without obligation to return.
    In our lives, we have done far more to God than others have done to us. We need to remember that God has not treated us our our sins deserved! Why do we think we can treat others more harshly than God treated us? Verse 48 is the key, "Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."Remember:
    • We have sinned - He gave His Son
    • We turn away again and again - He is patient with us
    • We take His name in vain - He is kind to us
    • We have served idols - He loves and welcomes us
    "You have heard it said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy, but I tell you love your enemies and pray for those that persecute you'". Hating your enemy was never in the OT. It was added over time and became a mantra for the people. Jesus gave us 2 ways to love our enemy:
    1. Love your enemies - Do loving things for that person. We see a great example of this in Romans 12:14-20 (work at it, revenge is God's responsibility, do what is honorable in public, etc.)
    2. Pray for those that persecute you. We should pray beneficial things for those that are against us. It will change our heart towards them.
    A Path Forward
    1. Keep your heart (Proverbs 4:23) - Keep keeping your heart
    2. Guard your words (James 1:19-20) - Slow it down
    3. Trust your Shepherd (Psalm 23:1) - I am satisfied with God's management of my life
    4. God is at work (Galatians 4:19) - He is always at work, and uses frustrating people to disciple me.

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    42 分
  • Summer on the Mount - Tell the Truth: Matthew 5:33-37

    Summer on the Mount - Tell the Truth: Matthew 5:33-37
    2025/06/09
    Tell The Truth- Matthew 5:33-37Guest Speaker: Jim KallamIn the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is addressing the heart first before outward actions. At the time, many would hear the emphasis of the Pharisees about external obedience while not addressing the heart.
    The Sermon on the Mount represents both current and future realities of the Kingdom, but those are all inside out realities. What begins as a work of God in our heart moves outward into our actions and words. Jesus is drawing attention again here to external obedience versus internal intent.
    Oaths were promises meant to encourage honesty before others, but it gave opportunity for some to form new ways of deceiving others. Jesus reminds others that these commands were about our integrity. Integrity begins with connecting our heart with our actions.
    Be Honest Before GodHonesty and integrity must begin with being honest before God. You see this idea reflected so clearly in the Psalms. The psalms include prayers of praise, sorrow, and longing for God’s redemption. Commit to praying honestly and consider using these Psalms as a guide to give voice to your prayers.
    Be Honest Before OthersAs citizens of this new Kingdom, we reflect a God who keeps His word. We must keep our word before others.
    Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” We must remember that it all begins our heart sets the direction of our lives. We must be mindful of the condition of our hearts.
    “But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.” - James 5:12
    When our heart is trusting and following Christ, it reflects in our word and integrity before others.
    Our honesty and integrity should reflect what we believe about God. Praise God, we can take Him at His word!
    Personal Reflection:
    • Can others count on you to do what you say?
    • Are you demonstrating honesty in prayer before God?


    Discussion Questions:
    • Why is honesty in our words and actions important to God?
    • Why does Jesus emphasize the heart in understanding and directing our actions?
    • How does honesty and integrity before others reflect our lives as citizens of God’s Kingdom?


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    26 分
  • Summer on the Mount - Look Here Not There: Matthew 5:27-32

    Summer on the Mount - Look Here Not There: Matthew 5:27-32
    2025/06/02
    Look Here Not There - Matthew 5:27-32Senior Pastor Alex KennedyLast week we looked at Jesus’ teaching on anger and murder from Matthew 5:21-26 which spoke about God’s heart to protect the sanctity of life. This week, as we continue our series in the sermon on the mount in Matthew 5:27-32. God is for the pure in heart - shown by God's love for His people and reflected in the marriage relationship
    Our tendency is to simply view adultery as an external, outward act. However, Jesus points out that in reality adultery begins with the heart. He says that everyone who looks at another person with lustful intent has already committed adultery with them in their own heart (5:28).To read more, go to https://carmelbaptist.org/carmel-sermon/summer-on-the-mount-look-here-not-there-matthew-527-32/

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    35 分

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