Posts from June 2020
Lesson 11: Sermon on the Mount: The Narrow Gate
Dig In to the Bible · Read: Matthew 7:13-14; John 14:6 · In This Passage: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says there’s a wide path that leads to hell but he’s the only way to get to God’s kingdom, heaven. Jesus is the only way, the truth, and the life! · Bible Point: Jesus is…
Lesson 10: Sermon on the Mount: The Golden Rule
Dig In to the Bible · Read: Matthew 7:12; Matthew 18:21-35 · In This Passage: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says to treat others the way we want to be treated. This adage is known as the Golden Rule. Later, Jesus illustrates the Golden Rule with a story about a debtor who is…
Lesson 9: Sermon on the Mount: Prayer
Dig In to the Bible · Read: Matthew 7:7-11 · In This Passage: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says to keep on asking, seeking, and knocking in prayer. When we pray, God will give us good gifts, just as a father gives good gifts to provide for his children. · Bible Point: God hears our prayers. · Summary Verse: “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for…
Lesson 7: Sermon on the Mount: Judging
Dig In to the Bible · Read: Matthew 7:1-6 · In This Passage: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that the way we judge others is the way we will be judged. He tells his listeners to focus on getting themselves right with God first, rather than pointing out the flaws in others while ignoring their own. While we can come alongside friends and help them, it’s…