Understanding The Sermon On The Mount: More Biblical Surprises

ISBN-13: 9781448697083 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 204 str.

Henry Luyt

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'Understanding the Sermon on the Mount' is a revelation explaining Biblical mysteries clearly. It reveals in a practical sense what Jesus meant, gives practical examples, testimonies and advice that are crystal clear, easy to understand and easy for a willing heart to apply. You should, after studying it, experience a new enthusiasm to apply to your life what Jesus wanted you to. The entire book represents the liveliness of God's Word (Hebrews 4:12). It shows that the Lord has much more that He wants us to discover from the Bible, than is visible at face value. This is where the adventure of being a Christian comes in - your adventure. The fun in your relationship with the Lord is in discovering Him as a person and finding out what He had in mind when He gave His Word to the church. This book is a reflection of a lifestyle of such a relationship. It begins by looking at the latter part of Matthew 24, which is Jesus' conclusion of a message to His disciples about the end times. Henry said he has noticed a strange transition in Jesus' teaching in this chapter, where He suddenly switched topics. One moment He spoke about the end times and the next about servants having to care for their master's household while He is away. The logic conclusion was that this care referred to the end times, since it was written in the same context. The Book then follows on from there taking the Sermon on the Mount passage by passage, revealing the teaching with practical application. For example, Jesus instructed us to be the salt of the earth, but how do we accomplish that, apart from making an unbeliever thirsty for the Gospel and flavor the message in a way that will appeal to him? Our Lord also said that He has not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets, but how does that relate to our modern life? What did Jesus actually mean when He said "if your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away"? 'Understanding The Sermon On The Mount' answers these questions and many more. In it, the Sermon on the Mount is covered in an easy-to-read, verse-by-verse, expository narrative. It is loaded with testimonies and stories as well as examples from the lives of Biblical characters and each section is supported with Scripture. Henry uses direct motivation and exhortation to encourage change in the reader. During His time on earth Jesus taught with one purpose, which was to equip His servants for their task of caring for His household while He is away. Do you realize He had you and those you influence in mind while he was teaching? 'Understanding the Sermon on the Mount' will give you: Comfortable reading and easy application of these truths in your life, since it is written in a conversational writing style. Confidence that statements are supported by reference to various passages from Scripture. Illustrative true stories and testimonies that personalize the work and help you to identify with the teaching. Radical revelation on some of the images Jesus used, which gives you deeper and clearer insight into why Jesus used the image. It will enhance your understanding of what Jesus expected His body to do as a result. Confidence that what is taught, works, owing to the examples of personal experience in the application of the revealed truths. It will teach you: Practical Christianity. Much about the character of the Lord. How to obtain and exercise faith. Principles on receiving revelation. The purpose of Christian living. The mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). To perceive life by the Spirit. The reality of the spiritual realm in relation to your behavior. To discover your God given gift and make it work. What Jesus expected from human relationships. So, what stops you from adding this jewel to your library? It's bound to make an eternal impression on your destiny as well as on those you will influence. You'll experience a new dimension in your walk with the L"