Michael Belch preaches from Matthew 5:1-12.

Matthew 5:1-12 Right Response Staff
Michael Belch preaches from Matthew 5:1-12.
We should not judge too quickly or without reason, especially when our judgment is based on jealousy or personal bias. We should also avoid assuming the worst or interpreting others’ words and actions in the least charitable light. Instead, our judgments must be made with mercy, and without any desire to do harm. Further, we must not judge someone’s character …
Once again, we see the spiritual blindness and hostility of the Pharisees. These religious men are so puffed up with their own righteousness that they would demand signs from the Son of God Himself. They cry, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign!”—as if Christ had not already healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, and preached the …
The centurion demonstrates his faith in Christ’s power by comparing it to his own authority over his soldiers. As a centurion, he can command his soldiers to go or do something, and they obey without question. His orders are like laws to them—well-trained soldiers understand that they must follow their officer’s commands without debate. In the same way, Christ has …
Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. This was to demonstrate that Christ is the True Israel of God (Israel wandered faithlessly in the wilderness for 40 years with constant provision/Jesus wandered faithfully in the wilderness for 40 days without any provision).
1 Corinthians 7:10-15 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 Matthew 19:3-9 Matthew 5:31-32 Romans 7:1-3 Right Response Staff
*This is Part 1 of a multi-part series on the subject of divorce. In light of this, there may be certain arguments that appear incomplete. These will be fully fleshed out in the following sermons. Thank you for your patience and understanding.