Matthew Part 19: Called to Perfect Love

Called to Perfect Love
Matthew 5:38-48

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Requirement to Love

     A. When Slapped

Romans 12:19

     B. When Sued

Galatians 2:20

     C. When Serving

          1. To

Matthew Part 18: “And Nothing But The Truth”

“And Nothing But The Truth”
Matthew 5:33-37

by Mike Deguzman

1. What the Law Said

Genesis 28:20
1 Samuel 1:11
Psalm 50:14
Matthew 23:16-22
Exodus 22:10-11
Hebrews 6:13-18

2. What the Law Meant

Matthew 26:63-64
Philippians 1:8
Galatians 1:20
Psalm …

Matthew Part 17: Indecency, Unchastity, Divorce, and Submission

Matthew 5:31-32
Indecency, Unchastity, Divorce, and Submission

by Mike Deguzman

1. God’s Intent for Marriage

Genesis 2:18-25

2. Man’s Debate About Divorce

Deuteronomy 24:1

     a. For Indecency

Deuteronomy 24:5

     b. For Unchastity

Luke 16:18
Matthew 19:3-10…

Matthew Part 16: In Pursuit of Purity

In Pursuit of Purity
Matthew 5:27-30

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 15:19

1. Avoid Adultery

Proverbs 5:3-5
Proverbs 6:24-29
Proverbs 6:32-33
Proverbs 7:6-27

     a. Adultery Begins with Seduction

Proverbs 6:27-28

     b. Adultery Results from Choices

2. Pursue 

Matthew Part 15: Reconciling Murderers!

Reconciling Murderers!
Matthew 5:21-26

by Mike Deguzman

John 5:39

1. The Law’s Requirement

Exodus 20:13
Exodus 22:1-3
Romans 13:1-4

2. The Law’s Intent

Jeremiah 17:10

3. The Law’s Point

Hebrews 12:14-15
Ephesians 4:1-3
Psalm 51:16-17

     a. Ignored Anger

Matthew Part 14: Nothing Short of Perfection

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 7:12

I. The Law’s Perfect Fulfillment

Romans 10:4

II. The Law’s Preeminent Authority

III. The Law’s Perfection

     A. They Were Seemingly Good

Matthew 23:27-28

     B. You Must Be Surpassingly Good

Luke 18:10-14…

Matthew Part 13: The Influence of Kingdom Citizens (Part 2)

The Influence of Kingdom Citizens (Part 2)
Matthew 5:14-16

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 6:22-23

1. The Identification

2. The Illustration

Hebrews 10:25
Malachi 1:2
Malachi 1:7-8
Luke 6:46
Matthew 23:24
Romans 2:17-24
1 John 1:5-7
Psalm 119:105
Luke 1:79

3.

Matthew Part 12: The Influence of Kingdom Citizens (Part 1)

The Influence of Kingdom Citizens (Part 1)
Matthew 5:13

by Mike Deguzman

John 17:15-18

1. The Influence of Salt

     A. Seasoning

Job 6:6
Colossians 4:6

     B. Healing

Galatians 2:11-13
Galatians 6:1-2

     C. Preserving

2.

Matthew Part 11: The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 3)

The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 3)
Matthew 5:7-12

by Mike Deguzman

1. To Be Merciful – Our Attitude Toward Forgiveness

Ephesians 2:4-5
Matthew 18:21-35
James 2:13

2. To Be Pure in Heart – Our Attitude Toward Holiness

Jeremiah …