God's Sovereignty through the Law

Today's Message Outline: Matthew 5:33-48
I. GOSPEL COMMUNICATION, 5:33-37
II. GOSPEL JUSTICE, 5:38-42
III. GOSPEL LOVE, 5:43-48

I. GOSPEL COMMUNICATION, vv33-37

1. Christ engages the law of the oath
   a. Lev 19:12; Nu 30:2-16; Deut 5:11; 23:23
2. Christ elevates this law, v34a
3. Christ explains the elevation, vv34b-36
4. Christ expresses our Christian obligation, v37
   a. Jas 4:13-16

II. GOSPEL JUSTICE, vv38-42

1. Christ engages the law of retribution
   a. Ex 21:22-27; Lev 24:19-20; Deut 19:19
2. Christ elevates this law, v39-42
3. Christ expresses our Christian responsibility, v42b
4. Christ evidences the eternal truth of redemption
   a. Ex 21:22-27
   b. Jesus Christ must be God & man
5. Christ explains the elevation of this law in vv43-48

III. GOSPEL LOVE, vv43-48

1. Christ engages the law of love
   a. Lev 19:18; Ex 17:14-16; Deut 23:6; 25:17
   b. Psa 139:21-22
2. Christ elevates this law, vv44-45
   a. Rom 12:10-21
3. Christ explains the elevation, vv46-47
4. Christ expresses our Christian submission to God's sovereignty, v48

IV. GOSPEL EVERLASTING

1. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S INCARNATION
   a. Eternal God & Perfect Man
2. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION
   a. Excellency in Sacrifice
3. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S RESURRECTION
   a. Effectual Proof
4. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S ASCENSION
   a. Everlasting Reign
5. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CONSUMMATION
   a. Explicit Return