Steve Durand - December 5, 2021
Rethinking Righteousness
Throughout Jesus’ ministry, there was never any shortage of controversies, accusations, and objections. This was due, in large part, to the radical and revolutionary nature of Jesus’ teachings, particularly those found in the Sermon on the Mount, because they introduce us to a totally new paradigm, upending all of our expectations and calling for a complete reversal of our old habits of living and thinking. In that same vein, this week’s Scripture text will highlight the surprising message of what Jesus has to say about who is and who is not righteous before God, about the relationship between the Old Testament law and Jesus’ own teaching in the New Testament, and why these things matter for us today.
From Series: "Jesus' Most Famous Sermon"
This Week's Message: Kingdom Choices Part 2
Most of us don’t enjoy being told what to do. We’d rather keep our options open, make our own decisions, and shape our own future through our own choices. If you can relate at all to that feeling, then the Bible has some very good news for you: God does give us the ability to make our own choices and to decide certain things for ourselves. However, with that freedom also comes the timeless truth that our choices always have consequences - sometimes even long-term consequences - that must be taken into account. So, as we conclude our series on the Sermon on the Mount, we’ll finish looking at the inescapable choices that God puts before every person who has ever lived, all of which have life-altering ramifications. How will you choose?
