S10E34: A New Purpose (All Things New pt. 6)

Sermon #536

After the blessing (beatitudes), Jesus moves into the heart of his sermon to his disciples.  We must remember that these words are for all our benefit, as Christ followers, but they are also directed to those who have experienced the new birth and are living in the Kingdom of God.  And so Jesus tells us that we are salt and light, bringing the preserving action of the Holy Spirit to a world of sin and driving away the darkness with the light of Christ.  He goes on to say that the law and the prophets will not pass away until all is accomplished.  And everything is pointing to the glory of God, and not to ourselves.  That is the new purpose we are given as children of God, reborn in his image - the purpose of glorifying him and enjoying him forever.

Matthew 5:13-20

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on February 5, 2023

S.D.G.