Living Out the Golden Rule

Matthew 7:12-14

1. Treat others as you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12)

2. The standard of righteousness is not ourselves (Matthew 7:13-14)

Choosing Your Master

Matthew 6:19-24

1. What is your deepest desire? (Where your heart is) (Matthew 6:19-21)

2. You can only serve one master: Live your life for what matters – Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:24)

Take Up Your Cross

Matthew 16:24-28

Following Jesus is a life built on the cross.

1. Jesus’ command to follow (Matthew 16:24)

2. Jesus’ reason (Matthew 16:25-26)

3. Jesus’ promise for the follower (Matthew 16:27-28)

The Good Father

Matthew 7:7-10

God is a good father who gives good things to His children: desire Him most

1. Ask persistently (Matthew 7:7)

2. Receive gratefully (Matthew 7:8)

3. Worship the giver (Matthew 7:9-10)

   • Desire Him more than all other things.

Jesus First

Matthew 6:33-34

1. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (6:33)

2. Do not be anxious about tomorrow (6:34)

The Greatest Commands

Matthew 22:34-40

1. The heart of the matter (Matthew 22:34-36)

2. The greatest command (Matthew 22:37-38)

3. The second greatest command (Matthew 22:39-40)

Go Make Disciples

Matthew 28:18-20

1. Recognize authority (Matthew 28:18)

2. Live the command: make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)

3. Trust His presence (Matthew 28:20)