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Scripture: Matthew 5:21-32
Lesson Outline
Introduction
- The incarnation and preparation of the King (Matthew 1:1-4:11)
- The declaration of the principles of the King (Matthew 4:12-7:29)
- The introduction to the ministry of the King (Matthew 4:12-25)
- The principles of the King (Matthew 5:1-7:29)
- The setting (Matthew 5:1-2)
- The subjects of the kingdom (Matthew 5:3-16)
- The explanation of genuine righteousness (Matthew 5:17-7:12)
- The principle of righteousness and the Law (Matthew 5:17-48)
- The confirmation of the Law (Matthew 5:17-20)
(Excursus: Are we under the Ten Commandments?) (see Romans 7:4)
Ceremonial law
Civil law
Moral law (see Romans 7:7) - The interpretation of the Law (Matthew 5:21-48)
- The law regarding murder (Matthew 5:21-26)
- The contrast
“You have heard that the ancients were told . . . but I say to you . . . .” - The Lord’s interpretation (Matthew 5:21-22)
- The relationship to worship (Matthew 5:23-24)
- The relationship to wisdom (Matthew 5:25-26)
- The contrast
- The law regarding adultery (Matthew 5:27-30)
- The law regarding divorce (Matthew 5:31-32)
- The law regarding murder (Matthew 5:21-26)
- The confirmation of the Law (Matthew 5:17-20)
- The principle of righteousness and the Law (Matthew 5:17-48)
Conclusion and application