Jesus emphasizes the importance of inner qualities like humility, mercy, and peacemaking, thus challenging all would-be followers. He challenges social norms, encouraging followers to love their enemies, turn the other cheek, and give generously. The chapter highlights the importance of following Jesus’ teachings rather than just hearing them.
JESUS ACTS GRACIOUSLY TOWARD HUMANS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR TRUST IN HIM AND RECOGNITION OF THEIR OWN UNWORTHINESS.
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“Jesus didn’t spend time and eat with sinners because He wanted to appear tolerant and affirming. He spend time with them to show them He is God, and how to live differently. The Gospel is not about affirmation, but transformation.”
Romans 3:11-20
Psalm 107:17-18
Isaiah 53:4-6
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JESUS WILL NOT YOU.
“You are God. You are Lord. You speak and it will be done.”
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Luke 7:1-10
“I am 100% certain that if I died tonight I’d be in heaven with my Savior. I’m sure of this because of what He did – He lived a perfect life of obedience to the law, and on the cross He paid for every sin I’ve ever committed or will ever commit.
Because my faith is His work, and not in any works of my own, His righteousness has been imputed to me. I’m so thankful that I can rest in what He’s done, and that I’m freed from the burden of sin, and from the burden of the law.”
2 Corinthians 5:21
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