11. Righteousness
January 11, 2026 - Matthew 5:14-20Righteousness
As a new rabbi on the scene in Israel, calling disciples to follow His way, what did Jesus present as His central teachings and practices? Did He reject the Law of Moses and abandon the Old Testament? Strikingly Jesus made it clear, “I did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets… but to fill them full.” How did Jesus keep this promise? This week we will see four gifts of righteousness Jesus gives to His followers: 1) a new identity in relationship with Him; 2) a new standard of perfection in Him; 3) a new purpose in His kingdom and 4) a new power in His Spirit. What does it look like for you to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness”?
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