Michael Belch preaches from Matthew 5:1-12.

Matthew 5:1-12 Right Response Staff
Michael Belch preaches from Matthew 5:1-12.
“In the name that should be given to her Son: Thou shalt call his name Jesus, a Saviour. Jesus is the same name with Joshua, the termination only being changed, for the sake of conforming it to the Greek… There were two of that name under the Old Testament, who were both illustrious types of Christ, Joshua who was Israel’s …
Jesus was born to die. Not merely for the sins of the wicked rulers of this world, but for YOUR sins, which are many.
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).
Jesus does not condemn all vow-taking, but he certainly condemns being swept up in the moment and making a foolish vow.