Matthew 5:34-36

Matthew 5:34-36 
From Eden on, it’s been Easy– and Wrong– for Us to Presume Authority and Privileges to which We Have No Proper Claim

“Do Not Swear at All …

  • Not by heaven (God’s Throne)
  • Not by earth (God’s footstool)
  • Not by Jerusalem (the Great King’s City)”

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Luke 5:24-25

Luke 5:24-25
The Man Very Gladly Followed Jesus’ Orders

The Authority Spoke

  • Get Up!
  • Take Your Mat!
  • Go Home!

The Paralyzed Man Responded

  • He Stood Up (for All to See)
  • He Took Up (His “Disabili-Bed”)
  • He Took Off (Went Home Praising God)

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Luke 21:21, 25

Luke 21:21, 25
When Taking an Urgent Trip, It’s Best to Avoid Urban Gridlock (Troubled Times) 

  • Flee Judea (to the Mountains)
  • Flee the City (out of Jerusalem)
  • Avoid the City (in the Country)

When Taking an Urgent Trip, It’s Best to Follow “the Signs” (Troubled Seas)

  • in the Sun
  • in the Moon
  • in the Stars

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Acts 4:24-30

Acts 4:24-30 
Our Master is the Maker of …

  • Heaven
  • Earth
  • Sea
  • Everything

Prayer Petition: Now, Lord …

  • Consider Threats
  • Enable Servants
  • Stretch Out Your Hand

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