May 25, 2014

Matthew Lesson 14: The Law of Love

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Matthew Lesson 14: The Law of Love
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Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

  1. The incarnation and preparation of the King (Matthew 1:1-4:11)
  2. The declaration of the principles of the King (Matthew 4:12-7:29)
    1. The introduction to the ministry of the King (Matthew 4:12-25)
    2. The principles of the King (Matthew 5:1-7:29)
      1. The setting (Matthew 5:1-2)
      2. The subjects of the kingdom (Matthew 5:3-16)
      3. The explanation of genuine righteousness (Matthew 5:17-7:12)
        1. The principle of righteousness and the Law (Matthew 5:17-48)
          1. The confirmation of the Law (Matthew 5:17-20)
          2. The interpretation of the Law (Matthew 5:21-48)
            1. The law regarding murder (Matthew 5:21-26)
            2. The law regarding adultery (Matthew 5:27-30)
            3. The law regarding divorce (Matthew 5:31-32)
            4. The law regarding vows (Matthew 5:33-37)
            5. The law regarding retaliation (Matthew 5:38-42)
            6. The law regarding love (Matthew 5:43-47)
              1. v. 43: “hate your enemy”
                1. “neighbor” (Lev. 19:18; cf. Luke 10:25-37)
                2. “love”
                  1. eros
                  2. storge
                  3. philia
                  4. agape
              2. v. 44: “enemies … pray”
              3. v. 45: “in order that you may be sons of your Father”
                “evil and good”
              4. v. 46: “reward”
                “tax gatherers”
              5. v. 47 “great”
            7. The conclusion (Matthew 5:48)
              1. v. 48 “perfect”
                1. teleios
                2. tamim

Conclusion and application

Dr. Stanley Toussaint
The humble, spiritual giant from Hinckley, Minnesota, who touched the lives of many, taught and preached the Scriptures, and loved well, is home—with his Lord and Savior. Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Dallas Theological Seminary's beloved senior professor emeritus of Bible Exposition who loved to teach Hebrews and Revelation is now with his Lord and Savior.

Known as one of the world's leading authorities on the New Testament, Dr. Toussaint was also an editor, author, and conference speaker. A man who loved to fish and travel, he has taught in Christian schools in the Middle East, Australia, and the Far East, and has ministered in pulpits around the world. A pastor-teacher committed to expository preaching, Dr. Toussaint aptly blended scholarship with a heart for God and His people.

After retiring from teaching in 2012, Dr. Toussaint continued to do the work he loved. He served as an adjunct professor, teaching and mentoring his students, and staying active in his home church, Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He seldom let anything stop him from completing what God had set before him.

Visit dts.edu for more information about Dr. Toussaint.
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