Living Out the Golden Rule
Matthew 7:12-14
Treat others as you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12)
The standard of righteousness is not ourselves (Matthew 7:13-14)
Choosing Your Master
Matthew 6:19-24
What is your deepest desire? (Where your heart is) (Matthew 6:19-21)
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.
Jesus’ command to follow (Matthew 16:24)
Jesus’ reason (Matthew 16:25-26)
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
Ask persistently (Matthew 7:7)
Receive gratefully (Matthew 7:8)
Worship the giver (Matthew 7:9-10)
Desire Him more than all other things.
Jesus First
Matthew 6:33-34
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (6:33)
Do not be anxious about tomorrow (6:34)
The Greatest Commands
Matthew 22:34-40
The heart of the matter (Matthew 22:34-36)
The greatest command (Matthew 22:37-38)
The second greatest command (Matthew 22:39-40)
Go Make Disciples
Matthew 28:18-20
Recognize authority (Matthew 28:18)
Live the command: make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)
Trust His presence (Matthew 28:20)
The Resurrection
Matthew 22:23-33
The Sadducees asked Jesus a question. (Matthew 22:23-28)
There will be a resurrection of the Dead. (Matthew 22:28-33)
“God” and “Sin”
Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 1:18-2:8
GOD is one God eternally existing in three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit); He is creator, present, powerful, and knowing (Matthew 3:13-17)
We all SIN against God, resulting in wrath from God upon all people (Romans 1:18-2:8)
The Resurrection
Matthew 28:1-20
The Resurrection is unexpected (Matthew 28:1-7)
The Resurrection clarifies worship (Matthew 28:8-10)
The Resurrection is rejected (Matthew 28:11-15)
The Resurrection gives hope (Matthew 28:16-20)
PRAY: Strategically
Matthew 28:18-20
Jesus’ authority assures our praying (Matthew 28:18)
Pray to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)
Pray God’s presence (Matthew 28:20)
PRAY: A is for Ask
Matthew 7:7-11; Colossians 1:9-12
Ask God (Matthew 7:7-11)
How and for what should we ask? (Colossians 1:9-12)
God Is With Us
Matthew 1:18-25 (Micah 5)
Jesus was born to a virgin mother and God is His father. (Matthew 1:18)
God will lead us, even in moments of desperation (Matthew 1:19-21)
God speaks to us through His word (Matthew 1:22-23)
To be with God we must obey God (Matthew 1:24-25)
Solid Foundation
Matthew 7:12-29
Build on the solid foundation:
Walk the narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14)
Work with and follow those who bear good fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)
Do the will of God (Matthew 7:21-23)
Do what Jesus teaches (Matthew 7:24-27)
Doing what Jesus teaches is doing the will of God: He is God in human body (Matthew 7:28-29)
Eyes on Jesus
Matthew 7:1-11
Build Up, don’t be Judgmental (Matthew 7:1-6)
Ask (Matthew 7:7-12)
Radical Treasure
Matthew 6:19-34
You treasure something. What is it? (Matthew 6:19-24)
Don't be Anxious (Matthew 6:25-34)
Jesus’ Kingdom and His Righteousness First (6:33)
The Spiritual Life
Matthew 6:5-18
Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15)
Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)
Prayers of the Bible
Adam (Genesis 1:16-17, 3:8-11)
Moses (Exodus 14:27-15:18; 17:1c-4)
Hannah (1 Samuel 1:9-11; 1 Samuel 2:1-10)
David (2 Samuel 2:1, 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 2 Samuel 11:2-4, Psalm 51)
Nehemiah 1:4-11
Job 42:1-6
Isaiah 6:1-8
Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
Jesus ( Luke 3:21-22; Luke 9:18, 28; Luke 11:1-13; Luke 22:39-44; Luke 23:32-34, 46)
The early church (Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42; Acts 4:23-31)
Paul (Romans 1:8-10, Romans 11:33-36; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:16-23; Ephesians 6:18-20; Philippians 1:3-5)
John (Revelation 22:20-21)