Lesson 5076

 (Lesson 5076) (12-24-25) Matthew 5:23-26 

   “Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.” 

 

   In today’s lesson, Jesus taught that reconciliation, with those whom we have had a problem, must come before entering into any form of worship, warning that unresolved conflict leads to both spiritual and practical consequences. ~

Lesson 5075

 (Lesson 5075) (12-23-25) Matthew 5:19-22 

   “Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.” 

 

   Today’s lesson relates that Jesus taught the Jews that breaking any part of God’s commands, or teaching others to do so, leads to God’s wrath, while keeping even the smallest of His demands brings honor. Jesus taught that God judges not only our outward actions like murder etc, but also judges inner attitudes like anger and bitterness. ~ 

Lesson 5074

 (Lesson 5074) (12-22-25) Matthew 5:17-18 

   “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” 

 

     In today’s quote, Jesus clearly said that He did not come into the world to destroy or do away with the old laws of the Jews, but to fulfill them through His own perfection in the flesh, and that every part of the old Hebrew law would remain in full affect until He completed His mission and fulfilled every one of those laws. Sadly today, there are millions worldwide who believe that they, to get into heaven, must still obey those old Hebrew laws not understanding that Jesus has already fulfilled those laws for all of us who believe in Him. ~ 

Lesson 5073

 (Lesson 5073) (12-21-25) Matthew 5:1-16 

   “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Jesus taught His disciples what are called the ‘Beatitudes’, characterizing the attitudes God desires of all of us believe in Him. He called on us to live as the salt of the earth and light of the world so that others can see God on our lives. ~