45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter Five: Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you.
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Overview of the Gospel of Matthew
Matthew’s name means “Gift of the Lord”, a tax collector who left everything to follow Jesus Christ as an apostle (disciple). His former name was Levi, the tax collector. Matthew wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He wrote it for people who converted from Judaism. This Gospel demonstrates that Jesus Christ is the King and Messiah of Israel. His works support that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of all of the old testament prophecies of the coming of the Messiah.
“This book describes Jesus’s genealogy, his miraculous birth and childhood, his baptism and temptation, his ministry of healing and preaching, and finally his crucifixion and resurrection. The resurrected Jesus commissions his Apostles to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Source: Retrieved from the internet on 11/16/2021 from The New World Encyclopedia. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Gospel_of_Matthew
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45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter Five: Love your enemies, bless them that curse you.
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OVERVIEW OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER FIVE
Jesus taught multitudes of people the commands of righteousness: Blessed are they that mourn, are meek, that hunger, thirst after righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, and those persecuted for righteousness sake. Believers and disciples are seen by Jesus as the light of the world. Mathew 5: 14 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Mosaic “Torah” law. 17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.
Jesus’ teachings of the Gospel message in comparison to the teachings of Moses.
Note: Jesus takes marriage very seriously. Even more, that porn magazines and sexual content movies are putting a person in danger of adultery. Jesus commanded these laws to protect the institution of marriage by protecting the marriage partner’s ability to be faithful in order to keep the family unit strong. There are some state laws in which a person can be sued for interfering in a marriage by having sex and a relationship with one of the partners. Some people have been thrown out of the army for adultery relationships.
Matthew 5: 27 27Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. Note: Jesus states that before him, Moses said a man could divorce a wife to protect the woman if her husband did not find pleasure in her.
Matthew 5:31-32 31It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her writing of divorcement: 32But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Jesus explains that loving people who may not be loveable to you, especially your enemies, is loving in a state of perfection through his spirit. Matthew 5:48 48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Note: God is love and perfect. Jesus is perfect, and his standard for us is to be perfect in love as well – a benefit of the shed blood. The first two commands: 37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38This is the first and great commandment. 39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. 40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
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TIME: 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE LESSON: 30 MINUTES TO READ THE ENTIRE POST AND TAKE THE INTERACTIVE QUIZ, ADDITIONAL 15 MINUTES TO READ THE BIBLE CHAPTER.
Objectives for Chapter Five -The Gospel of Matthew. What you will learn:
1. You will learn the commands of righteousness Jesus taught the multitude.
2. You will learn that believers and disciples are seen by Jesus as the light of the world.
3. You will learn who Jesus is in relationship with the Mosaic law.
4. You will learn Jesus’ comparison of the teachings of Moses with the Gospel message.
5. You will learn why Jesus’ explanation of obeying his commands is a state of perfection.
Outline for Chapter Five of the Gospel of Matthew
1. The sermon on the mount
2. The disciples of Jesus are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
3. Jesus came not to destroy the law, but to fulfill it.
4. He compares the teachings of the law of Moses with the Gospel message
with reference to killing, adultery, divorce, swearing, retaliation,
5. The command to love your enemies and to be perfect.
Reflection and Discussion: Something to think about.
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Reflection question:
Jesus commands us to love our enemies and to pray for them because it makes us perfect in his righteousness. The sun and rainfalls on the just and unjust. Revenge belongs to the lord. He takes on our battles so we do not step into sin or temptations. Romans 12:19 “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Can you remember a time you walked away from a situation that you did not want to walk away from but you did it because you were obeying God? Later, were you glad you did?
Resources For This Lesson
Click here for the King James Bible version in the text (pdf), mobile viewing on the web (KJV), YouTube audio, and video (total time: 8 min.) Part One, Part Two and Part Three.
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See “Chapter Five Highlights” below for scriptures and help with the quiz. If needed, refresh the screen to retake the quiz.
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1. You will learn the commands of righteousness Jesus taught the multitude. Matthew 5: 1-7 KJV
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
2. You will learn that believers and disciples are seen by Jesus as the light of the world. Matthew 5: 13-16 KJV
13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt has lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
3. You will learn who Jesus is in relationship with the Mosaic law. Matthew 5: 17-19 KJV
17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. 18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19Whosoever, therefore, shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
4. You will learn Jesus’ comparison of the teachings of Moses with the Gospel message. Matthew 5: 20-42 KJV
20For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: 22But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hellfire.
23Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 25Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary delivers thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
26Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. 27Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. 29And if thy right eye offends thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
30And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. 31It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her writing of divorcement: 32But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
33Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 34But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: 35Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 35Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
36Neither shalt thou swears by thy head because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than this cometh of evil. 38Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. . 41And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 42Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
5. You will learn why Jesus’ explanation of obeying his commands is a state of perfection. Matthew 5: 43-48 KJV
43Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy. 44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
46For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Interactive Quiz
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#1. True or False. Matthew 5:7KJV 7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
#2. True or False Matthew 5:14KJV 14Ye (disciples and believers) are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
#3. True or False. Moses gave the Mosaic Law but Jesus Christ gave us Grace and Truth. Therefore, Matthew 5:17KJV 17Think not that I am come to destroy the law (Mosaic), or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.
#4. True or False. Matthew 5:22KJV 22But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hellfire.
#5. T or False. Jesus standards are perfect and he expects the same from us and through his Holy Spirit our standards are perfection in love. Matthew 5:48KJV 48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
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Call to salvation:
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.
