The Gospel of Matthew Behold Your King The Practical Message of the King Chapter Five The Practical Message of this KingChapter Introduction Starting in chapter five, we find the Practical message of the King which is known as the Sermon on the Mount. This Practical Message which Jesus spoke from a mountain side covers chapter 5, 6, & 7 of the Book of Matthew. The Practical Message of this KingChapter Five Section One A General Overview of this Chapter Passage Outline of this Chapter FiveSection Introduction As we continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew, we begin with a General Overview of Chapter Five which consists of a Passage Outline of this Chapter. Within this chapter, we discover two important truths about the Practical Message of this King. Passage Outline of this Chapter FiveGeneral Overview of Chapter Five Introduction (Verses 1-2) People of the Kingdom (3-16) Behavior of these People (3-12) Benefits of these People (13-16) Precepts of the Kingdom (17-47) Importance of these Precepts (17-20) Illustrations of these Precepts (21-47) Close (Verse 48) The Practical Message of this King II. Precepts of the Kingdom (17-48) A. Importance of these Precepts (17-20) (1) Elimination of the Precepts Came not to Eliminate (Destroy) the Law nor the Prophets, But to Fulfill them Break least of commandments . . called least in kingdom – Do least of commandments . . . called great in kingdom The Practical Message of this King II. Precepts of the Kingdom (17-47) A. Importance of these Precepts (2) Enhancement of the Precepts Example - “Heard it Said of them of Old Time” Enhancement – “But I say unto you” The Practical Message of this King Precepts of the Kingdom -(14-47) B. Illustrations of these Precepts(21-47) (1) Precept on Killing (21-26) a. Example of this Precept (21) b. Enhancement of this Precept (22-26) (2) Precept on Adultery (27-30) a. Example of this Precept (27) b. Enhancement of this Precept(28-30) The Practical Message of this King Precepts of the Kingdom -(14-47) B. Illustrations of these Precepts (3) Precept on Divorce (31-32) a. Example of this Precept (31) B. Enhancement of this precept (32) (4) Precept on Oaths (33-37) a. Example of this Precept (33) b. Enhancement of this Precept (34-37) The Practical Message of this King II. Precepts of this Kingdom (17-47) B. Illustrations of these Precepts (5) Precept on Retribution (38-42) a. Example of this Precept (38) b. Enhancement of this Precept (39-42) (6) Precept on Love (43-47) a. Example of this Precept (43) b. Enhancement of this Precept (44-47) The Practical Message of this King Close of this Chapter (48) As Chapter Five ends, Jesus spoke these words to the people. “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect.” The Practical Message of this KingChapter Five Section Two An In-Depth View of this Chapter Chapter Five– Practical Message of this KingI. People in this Chapter A. Men in this Chapter The men found listed in this chapter are: 1. Jesus – referred to as “he” verse 1,2, etc. B. Women of this Chapter No women are found listed in this chapter Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingI. People in this Chapter C. People Groups in this Chapter The People Groups of this chapter are: 1. Multitude who followed Him ( 1) 2. Disciples who followed Him (1) 3. Prophets mentioned in verses 12,17 4. Scribes in verse 20 5. Pharisees in verse 20 6. Brother in verses 23,24 7. Brethren in verse 47 Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingI. People in this Chapter D. Divine Persons in this Chapter There are two Divine Persons listed in this chapter (1) God the Son is mentioned as He goes upon the mount(1) and “taught them saying.”(2) (2) God The Father mentioned by Jesus in verses 8,9,34 as “God” and as “Father in Heaven” in verses 16, 45, & 48, Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter A. Poor in Spirit Those who find themselves destitute within their own selves – those who are “humble” like the publican who went up to pray who would not even lift his head but prayed, “God, be merciful to me a sinner.” B. Mourn Those who express sorrow over a matter especially one who expresses “godly sorrow” which leadeth to repentance. Likewise, those who are saved who confess their sins who are indeed sorrow over such sins in their lives. Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter C. Meek Those who are gentle, non-combative toward others. Those who are gracious toward others – giving others what they don’t deserve. D. Hunger and Thirst after Righteousness The desire for spiritual growth, desire for the truths of the Word of God, and a closer walk with God. Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter E. Merciful Withholding from others what they justly deserve because of their actions or behavior. See Psalms 103:10 which describes mercy. F. Pure in Heart A heart that is clean, blameless, unstained by guilt – Those who have been declared innocent because of the work of Jesus on the Cross. Men and women who conduct themselves in such a manner they are called holy men and women of God. Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter G. Peacemaker One who seeks to resolve conflict, and reconcile others. Good Example is Abraham who let Lot choose what area of land in which he would dwelt. Another example is a Soul Winner who seeks to reconcile others to God. H. Persecuted Mistreatment of an individual or group by another person or group because of their religious belief. Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter I. Revile Speak about someone or to someone in an insulting manner. Criticize someone or say something unpleasant to them or about them. J. Kingdom of Heaven Consist of people who profess their faith in and allegiance becoming part of the Kingdom of Heaven. This Kingdom is a kingdom without borders. Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter K. Salt of the Earth Used in a figurative sense to illustrate those whose behavior is different from others in the world. Also – can speak of fact their behavior preserves the society in which they live. L. Light of the World Used in a figurative sense to illustrate those whose behavior causes others to see Christ in them – those who are “in the world, but not of the world.” Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter M. The Law (Of God) The commandments of God given to man which are to regulate the behavior of man toward God or toward man. While the law cannot save – it can regulate how we are to live. N. Kill One of the commandments is “thou shalt not kill” – unless one must kill in defense of himself, others, or his country. Jesus extends this law to cover how we treat other people. Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter O. Adultery One of the commandments is “thou shalt not commit adultery” – a sexual relationship with someone other than your spouse. Jesus extends this law saying one who looked on a woman to lust after her committed adultery in his heart. P. Divorce Moses allowed one to put away their spouse – giving them a writing of divorcement. Jesus extends this law by restricting this practice except for the cause of “fornication”. Example is Joseph “put her away privily.” Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter Q. Oaths/Forswear This regulation required one who foreswear or vowed unto the Lord, to perform that which he vowed. Jesus changes this to that we should not swear at all – but to be careful of our communications. R. Retribution/Retaliation This regulation required retribution for injuries to others. Whereas retribution is a desire for justice, retaliation is personal revenge. Jesus says we are “resist not evil” but to “go beyond what the law requires” to go the “extra mile.” Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingII. Practical Truths of this Chapter S. Love (thou neighbor) This commandment to love your neighbor is the second greatest commandment – but to this was added “hate thine enemies.” Jesus extends this commandment on love to include our enemies – bless them that curse us, and to good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you. We are render good unto them for evil. Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingIII. Prominent Truths of this Chapter Doctrine of the Christ(Christology) This doctrine begins in verse 1 as Jesus goes upon the mount to and “taught them saying” What is recorded is what He is saying throughout the chapter. Doctrine of God (Theology) This doctrine is found in this chapter where He is mentioned as “God” and as “Thou Father which art in Heaven” in the teachings of Jesus. Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingIV. Prophetic Truths of this Chapter A. Fulfilled Prophesy – (That it might be fulfilled) Unlike other preceding chapters – there are no fulfilled prophesies found within this chapter. Chapter Five – Practical Message of this KingIV. Prophetic Truths of this Chapter B. Future Prophesy – (Yet to be fulfilled) There is not any prophesy foretold in this chapter that is yet to be fulfilled.