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Observe the Word

Observe the Word

By: Michael Brent
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 Bible teacher Michael Brent helps listeners observe and interpret the Word of God. His present series addresses the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) with an emphasis on the sermon’s thought and structure. Search for previous series on the Pentateuch, Isaiah, John, Acts and Romans here at podbean or by accessing these series individually at the observetheword.com website or on various podcasting platforms such as itunes, spotify and youtube.Copyright 2017 . All rights reserved. Art Christianity Education Literary History & Criticism Spirituality
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  • Matthew 5:33-48 Kingdom Commandments 2

    Matthew 5:33-48 Kingdom Commandments 2
    Feb 25 2024

    In Matthew 5:33-48, we continue with the second half of Jesus' kingdom commandments. He calls us deeper in and further out, establishing an incredibly high moral standard for entrance into the kingdom of heaven. At this point, we are finally ready to go back and understand the blessings Jesus announced at the beginning of his sermon.
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    52 mins
  • Matthew 5:17-32 Kingdom Commandments 1

    Matthew 5:17-32 Kingdom Commandments 1
    Dec 23 2023

    In Matthew 5:17-32, we address the first half of kingdom commandments indicated by Jesus formula, "You have heard it said...but I say to you..." What does it look like to be salt and light for the kingdom of heaven? Jesus is going to tell us. And the standard he sets is going to be very high indeed.
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    47 mins
  • Matthew 5:1-16 Kingdom Values

    Matthew 5:1-16 Kingdom Values
    Nov 29 2023

    In Matthew 5:1-16, Jesus begins the sermon on the mount with a two part introduction. First, he communicates a series of virtues God affirms by rewarding. And second, he exhorts his disciples to be salt and light in society, presumably by living out the virtues that God values. But what does it look like, really, to live out the virtues? In the end, Jesus raises more questions than answers, and that is intentional.
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    40 mins
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