Matthew 5-7: Day 021: Journey Through the Bible in a Year

January 22, 2022

Matthew 5-7
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Day 021: Journey Through the Bible in a Year
Focus Verses for Today: Reader’s choice!

Ask the Lord for His understanding of Matthew 5-7. Read Matthew 5-7. Let’s journey!

Commentary: Today’s reading contains some of the most recognizable teachings of Jesus. Simply stated, Matthew 5-7 tells us how to live a righteous life in God’s eyes. It tells that living a righteous life is challenging. Today’s passage is part of what is more commonly known as the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus begins with the Beatitudes (read our in-depth study here), before teaching about the law, clarifying many of common laws applicable to those listening. He tells us that living a righteous life is a choice: it is an individual choice each and every one of us must make. There is no middle of the road. No one is exempt. A decision, a choice, must be made. Jesus also provides instruction on prayer (more here) and explains many Bible teachings, using everyday examples everyone present could understand.

Focus Verses: Reader’s choice! Choose a section that speaks to you and study it carefully. Why does that section speak to you? What is it teaching you?

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