Summary of Matthew 5:17-48
Jesus is still on the mountain, preaching. He says that he has come to fulfill the Law of the Prophets, not to abolish it. The Law will remain until God’s plan is accomplished. Those who preach and follow these commands will be called great in heaven; those who break the command will be called least. Only those righteous will enter the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus says that you can commit murder in your heart when you are angry with others and you will then be subject to judgment. Be reconciled with those who you are angry with. Settle matters before it goes to court because going to court could land you in jail. Jesus says you commit adultery if you look at someone with lust. Gouge out your eye and cut off your hand if it causes you to sin. Losing a part is better than losing yourself.
Jesus says that the only reason for divorce is unfaithfulness. Otherwise, if you divorce, if you remarry, you will be committing adultery. Jesus says there is not a need for an oath at all since your word should be strong enough.
Jesus says that previously an eye for an eye was the rule, meaning if someone did you harm, you do them harm back. However, Jesus says the opposite. If someone does you harm, do not resist them. Give and lend to those who ask.
Jesus says to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Love and greet everyone. God handles the evil.
Questions for Matthew 5:17-48
1) God says to love those who hate us and to do more than others. Our natural inclinations is to treat these people poorly and ignore them, rather than embrace them.
2) All those around me will benefit. The fact that Jesus loves everyone is encouraging, as we all know this is incredibly hard to do.
Conclusions to Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:17-48
Jesus came to fulfill God’s plan and the law.
While it sound simple, putting God first is hard in our daily struggles, circumstances, and experiences. I think if we paused more, we’d hear God more and remember to put Him first in everything we do. Our lives (and the lives of those around us) would be enriched. So, pause more, and see what happens!
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