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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Matthew 10:35-42

Matthew 10:35-42 
It is “More Blessed to Give,” But Behold, What Manner of Love: Finding It is the Greatest Loss Which Leads to the Greatest Discovery of Gain

  • Take a Cross and Follow with Greater Love than Love for Parents
  • Take a Cross and Follow with Greater Love than Love for Children
  • Take a Cross and Follow with Greater Love than Love for Personal Convenience

Receiving Can Have Its Eternal Rewards, Too

  • Receiving a Disciple is Taken as Receiving the Messiah and His Message
  • Receiving the Messiah and His Message is Taken as Receiving Father God and His Gift of Jesus
  • Receive a Prophet for a Prophet’s Reward
  • Receive a Righteous Man for a Righteous Man’s Reward
  • Give a Cup of Cool, Liquid Kindness to Preserve God’s Reward.

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Matthew 21:33, 35-39

Matthew 21:33, 35-39
If Only This Was Only a Parable …

The Landowner’s Development of a Planted Vineyard Property

  • Walled Boundary (No Facility Confusion)
  • Dug Winepress (State-of-the-Art Installation)
  • Watchtower Built (Safety for Others)

The Tenants’ Abuse of Property Privileges

  • Seized Servants
  1. Beaten
  2. Killed
  3. Stoned
  • Son Sacrificed
  1. Took
  2. Threw
  3. Killed

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