The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 8
Text: Matthew 5:21-48
14 February 2016
YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID TO THEM OF OLD
Matthew 5:21, 27, 31, 33, 43
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Reference to traditional views/ teachings
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List of these traditional teachings: –
a) You shall not murder Matthew 5:21
b) You shall not commit adultery Matthew 5:27
c) Whoever divorces his wife Matthew 5:31
d) You shall not swear falsely Matthew 5:33
e) An eye for an eye Matthew 5:38
f) You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy Matthew 5:43
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The history of these traditional teachings: –
a) They had been accepted as truth
b) They had been practised as truth
c) No one had successfully challenged these traditional teachings
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The Attempt of the Lord Jesus Christ
a) He challenged these traditional teachings
b) He found flaws in these traditional teachings
c) He corrected the wrong teachings
BUT I SAY TO YOU Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 44
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The teachings of Jesus
a) He did not question the Law and the Prophets
b) He challenged the traditional teachings
c) He offered an exposition of the original Biblical teachings
d) His interpretive approach
i) The Authorial intent
ii) Correct exposition
iii) Correct application
iv) Challenge to obey the Lord’s word
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The invitation