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Upcoming Study: The Gospel of Matthew

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Matthew’s Gospel was written to a Jewish audience with the purpose of presenting Jesus as the Messiah prophesied by the Old Testament. It was likely composed sometime between 60 and 70 AD, although some date it even earlier, and believe it to be the first gospel written. Although it has similarities to the other gospels, it is a unique portrait of Jesus and his ministry. Matthew is the only gospel to record the  the Sermon on the Mount. The apostle Matthew was identified as the author by early church, and there is little reason to doubt he penned the gospel. Matthew was a tax collector, a profession despised by his contemporaries, not only because of its corruption, but because of its collaboration with the Romans. Matthew, also known as Levi,  answered the call of Jesus to become one of his twelve disciples.  We know little else of him from the scriptures.  Please join us in reading!

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The Christian Life (Romans 12:9-21) Commentary

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Staying on a righteous path is can be a difficult challenge in a world of evil. We are faced with temptations, with terrible events putting us in difficult situations. If we know to hate what is evil, we will know to stay on the right path. Love one another, and love your enemies,  as Jesus asks. Stay humble, as He was, and you will be exalted. Give freely to those in need, remembering always what God gave to you. Be devoted to Jesus above all else! Times will come when you feel discouraged and weary, but in those times we need to be more dedicated to our God, and stand firm in our faith. Love your neighbor, celebrate their good times and support them in their troubles. Be Peaceful. Pride comes before the fall, and leads to sin. Do not let sin take hold, but focus on what is good, which is healthy in all aspects of life. Love must be sincere. Love God, Love your neighbor. Consider the qualities of love:   

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  - 1Corinthians 13:4-7

 

Amen.

 

Go, and Do Likewise, (Luke 10:25-37), Commentary

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We know the commandment, but how often do we avoid our Christian duty by asking Who is our neighbor? Can we justify stepping back from someone in need? Do we have to love everyone as ourselves?  The Levite and Priest, men of God, certainly thought there was exception to this rule. They had studied the law of God, and yet ignored it, even when a man of there own country lies dying. It is a foreigner who takes care of the man.  Go and do likewise- Christ commands it! There is no shortcut, no restriction, and no discrimination among people. You will be challenged in this walk! We were shown mercy by our God, therefore we give mercy. The Samaritan showed great kindness in his actions. Can we do the same?

 

 

As Christ Taught (Ephesians 4:17-32), Commentary

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If we give our lives to Christ, we must put our lives of unbelieving behind us, lives of sin. Those who do not believe, have dismissed God for a worldly life.  They have no fear of judgment, and do not walk in the footsteps of Christ, so they act selfishly, and carnally. That is not life that Jesus has taught us, and it is not the direction the spirit will guide us. We were taught to leave our life of sin, to be reborn, as we are called to be holy. We must be honest in all our pursuits, and do our best to live in peace. We are to be compassionate and kind, as our Lord was.  Do not allow your passions to overtake you, or else you find yourself sinning. Sin crouches at the door, waiting for us. We need to dispose of the of all forms of evil, walking by the Holy Spirit in truth. Do not sin but find in yourselves tools for building yourself into a temple of the Spirit, through love and forgiveness. Instead of sin, speak to encourage, live to help others, love and forgive each other, as Jesus forgave your sins, that we can all live peacefully.