Sermons on Deuteronomy
Where has the idea come from? Old Testament Pattern Gen 4 Gen 14 Gen 28 Duet 14 Proper tithing: giving ‘a tenth’ (… or is it?) New Testament… How does the law continue through Christ? Matthew 23:23 – It continues but extends Support gospel ministry (1 Cor 9) Opportunity for broad generosity (2 Cor 8-9) Some generous suggestions • Be regular •…
What’s happened in Matthew so far? Matthew 17 Jesus is transfigured… Moses and Elijah… Malachi 4:4-6 Matthew 5:17 The BIG point … verse 5. “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased, listen to him”. …but they also knew that the Messiah would not show up till after Elijah A crowd, a distressed father, a sick boy…