446. The Mount Message to Israel: Stop Trying!

We continue examining what Jesus spoke to the Jewish people under the law during the Sermon on the Mount. Again, many Christian teachings and doctrines have been erroneously established from these passages. So let's see what Jesus had to say about the Jews trying to establish their own righteousness compared to seeking God's righteousness. And what about the Lord's Prayer in this passage? Uh oh. Beware of sacred cow crossing ahead!


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445. Jesus on the Mount: A Message for Jews or Gentiles?

It's commonly referred to as The Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5-7. Why is it so important to know who was targeted in this message? Much of what Jesus said here is often applied as some sort of new covenant teaching for Christians. This week we take a closer look into who Jesus was speaking to and the context around the things He said. Are we running from the words of Jesus? Absolutely not. There was always a purpose for what Jesus said. But attempting to apply Old Covenant teachings about the Mosaic Law and turning them into a standard for Christian living does not bring people into the freedom that God intended.


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444. The Non-Christian Teachings of Jesus

There is a page in most Bibles before the book of Matthew and written on it is "The New Testament." This single page added by the publishers of the book has caused much confusion about when the Old Covenant ended and the New Covenant began. As we look at Matthew and the beginning of the ministry of Jesus, what was His purpose during that sermon on the mount? Who was He talking to? We lay a foundation for upcoming podcasts to try to help us realize that Jesus wasn't providing a new teaching of Christian rules and laws but was revealing the true meaning and purpose of the Old Covenant law, soon to be obsolete.


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443. Hyper-Legalism

One of the foundations of legalism or works-based doctrine is a lack of understanding regarding the two covenants. Gentiles were never under the first covenant, we've only been under the second. The Jews were freed from that old covenant when the new covenant was ratified at the death and resurrection of Christ. The new was not an addition to the old, it completely replaced it. Legalists think the moral code of law (commandments) will reduce sin when in fact the scripture is clear that it will increase sin. It brought bondage and death and caused sin to revive. So what is the remedy for sin if it's not following the moral code? It's grace!

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