Matthew 7:1-5 NKJV (1) “Judge not, that you be not judged. (2) For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (3) And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? (4)…

Overarching theme of the Sermon on the Mount thus far: Why do we do what we do? What are the motivations of our hearts behind the righteous acts that we do. Matthew 6:14-15 NKJV (14) “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (15) But if you do not forgive men…

Matthew 5:43-48 NKJV (43) “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ (44) But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, (45) that you may be sons…

Matthew 5:23-24 NKJV (23) Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, (24) leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. The whole point of what Jesus is saying…

The Sermon on the Mount takes place after Jesus chooses His disciples and He begins their training. Matthew 5:13-16 NKJV (13) “You are the salt of the earth (ge); but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by…

Matthew 4:17 NKJV (17) From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” The Kingdom of Heaven is referring to the Church Age, salvation by faith. This is the time that the law will be put away and the time that Jesus will be ushering…