Matthew 5:33-37
The Jews divided oaths into two categories: (1) those that were absolutely binding in which the name of God is mentioned in the oath, and (2) all other oaths which were not binding. The Pharisees easily evaded a promise…
May 29, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 5:31-32
There is only one place in the Old Testament in which God gave instructions concerning divorce: Deuteronomy 24:1-4. Jesus is not referencing the text itself, but the Pharisaical interpretation of the text. Their belief was that God had authorized…
May 28, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 5:27-30
In the command against murder, Jesus made it clear that He would not wait for a man to commit the act before He would bring him into judgment. The same is now true with adultery. Lest we take this…
May 27, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 5:21-26
In understanding this text, we must recognize what Jesus means when He quotes what was “heard” and “said” - You shall not commit murder. This expresses the limited way in which the Jews interpreted the law against murder. As…
May 26, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
The Rich Ruler & The Parable of the Landowner - Berry Kercheville
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The Alpha and Omega - Berry Kercheville
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Matthew 5:21
In order to properly understand the book of Matthew it is necessary to “think Jewish.” The teachings of Jesus are in a Jewish context and must be understood in light of the Jewish thought of the day. No place…
May 23, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 5:20
The scribes were the most renowned teachers of the Law. They not only copied the law, but, as Ezra, had the primary function of expounding on the scriptures. They were also referred to as “doctors of the law.” The…
May 22, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
May 21, 2008|Listen to Sermons
Matthew 5:17-19
In the first sixteen verses of Jesus’ sermon He has described the character of a citizen of His kingdom. But the obvious question that would be in the mind of the multitudes would be, “What relationship will this new…
May 21, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
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