Introduction: Who were “those of old?” What was “said” was ___________ ______________________, not the Word of God.
I. THE DEPTH OF KINGDOM RIGHTEOUSNESS • Righteousness is never something on the surface. It is deeper; it involves our ________________, ________________, ________________, and __________________. (1 Sam. 16:7) • 2 Frightening Examples: Murder & adultery (vv. 21-30)
• Christ lays claim to the deep recesses of your _________________ – He wants all of you. II. THE COST OF KINGDOM RIGHTEOUSNESS • The sermon begins with the Gospel, but now Christ begins to present the _______________ of kingdom righteousness. • Examples of the cost (vv. 29, 30, 39-42) • “Either you are killing ________, or ________ is killing you.” John Owen
III. THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF KINGDOM RIGHTEOUSNESS • Jesus' startling definition of true righteousness: Be ______________ as your heavenly father is ____________________. (v. 48)
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...