The Sermon How to Interpret Life by David McGee
Jan 29, 2023
How to Interpret Life (33:40)
Referenced Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-10; Psalm 40:17; Luke 18:9-14; Matthew 25:34; Luke 18:11-35; Psalm 51:1-4; Psalm 51:10-12; Job 19:26; Matthew 5:44-45; Luke 6:22; Luke 6:32-36; Colossians 3:17
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Matthew 5:3-10
3) "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
4) "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5) "Blessed are the humble, for they shall inherit the earth.
6) "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
7) "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
8) "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9) "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10) "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness‘ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Psalm 40:17
17) But I am poor and needy; May the Lord think about me. You are my help and my deliverer. Don‘t delay, my God. Psalm 41 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
Luke 18:9-14
9) He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.
10) "Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
11) The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: ‘God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
12) I fast twice in the week. I give tithes of all that I get.‘
13) But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn‘t even lift up as his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!‘
14) I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Matthew 25:34
34) Then the King will tell them on his right hand, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
Luke 18:11-35
11) The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: ‘God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
12) I fast twice in the week. I give tithes of all that I get.‘
13) But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn‘t even lift up as his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!‘
14) I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
15) They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
16) Jesus called them near, saying, "Allow the little children to come to me, and don‘t hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to ones like these.
17) Most assuredly, I tell you, whoever doesn‘t receive the kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter into it."
18) A certain ruler asked him, saying, "Good Teacher, what do I do to inherit eternal life?"
19) Jesus asked him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one -- God.
20) You know the commandments: ‘Don‘t commit adultery,‘ ‘Don‘t murder,‘ ‘Don‘t steal,‘ ‘Don‘t give false testimony,‘ ‘Honor your father and your mother.‘"
21) He said, "I have observed all these things from my youth up."
22) When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me."
23) But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.
24) Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
25) For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle‘s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
26) Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?"
27) But he said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
28) Peter said, "Look, we have left everything, and followed you."
29) He said to them, "Most assuredly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, for the kingdom of God‘s sake,
30) who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the world to come, eternal life."
31) He took the twelve aside, and said to them, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be completed.
32) For he will be delivered up to the Gentiles, will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit on.
33) They will scourge and kill him. On the third day, he will rise again."
34) They understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they didn‘t understand the things that were said.
35) It happened, as he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.
Psalm 51:1-4
1) Have mercy on me, God, according to your lovingkindness. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions.
2) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity. Cleanse me from my sin.
3) For I know my transgressions. My sin is constantly before me.
4) Against you, and you only, have I sinned, And done that which is evil in your sight; That you may be proved right when you speak, And justified when you judge.
Psalm 51:10-12
10) Create in me a clean heart, God. Renew a right spirit within me.
11) Don‘t throw me away from your presence. Don‘t take your holy Spirit from me.
12) Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.
Job 19:26
26) After my skin is destroyed, Then in my flesh shall I see God,
Matthew 5:44-45
44) But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
45) that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.
Luke 6:22
22) "Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from them and reproach you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man‘s sake.
Luke 6:32-36
32) If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
33) If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
34) If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much.
35) But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
36) Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.
Colossians 3:17
17) Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God, the Father, through him.
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