Jesus uses two analogies in Matthew 5 to describe his followers and his expectations for them. What do these analogies have in common, and what kind of behaviors should they describe in the life of the modern Christian?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 14, 2026.)
Jesus, immediately after claiming that he came not to abolish, but fulfill the law of Moses, proceeded to make what seems to be pretty major alterations to the law in Matthew 5-6. What did he mean by claiming to “fulfill” the law, and how should we understand his teaching about the things that were told to the Israelites of old?
(Preaching on the law of Moses. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 2, 2025.)
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