Matthew 7:13-29

Two Ways to Live (7:13-23)

How To Identify Prosperity Preachers

1. Absence of a serious doctrine of the biblical necessity and normalcy of suffering
2. Absence of a clear and prominent doctrine of self-denial
3. Absence of serious exposition of Scripture
4. Failure to deal with tensions in Scripture
5. Church leaders who have exorbitant lifestyles
6. Prominence of self and marginalization of the greatness of God

We have two ways to live… Choose the way of obedience. (7:24-29)

Matthew 7:1-12

Christian relationships should be Christian. We should...

1. Judge as Christians (7:1-5)

2. Evangelize as Christians (7:6)

3. Pray as Christians (7:7-12)

Matthew 6:19-34

The aim of our hearts determines the aim of our lives.

1. What is your heart aiming at? (19-24)

2. The blessing of godly aims (25-34)

Ezekiel 40-48

God brought judgment on Israel, in preparation for gathering a new covenant people for His eternal dwelling place.

• The Presence and the Sacrifice (Ezekiel 42:15-43:12)
• The River and the City (Ezekiel 47; 40:1-4; 48:30-35)

‎The salvation of God's people is eternally secure.

Ezekiel 38-39

- Because of God's Sovereignty over our Enemies

• The Constraining Context

- Because God's Holiness must be Vindicated

Ezekiel 35-37
God saves for the sake of His name.

• God saves (Ezekiel 35:1-36:15 & Amos 9:11-12)
• For the sake of His name (Ezekiel 36:16-37:28)

The restoration we need requires repentance, purification, and Divine intervention.

• Restoration and Repentance (Ezekiel 33)
• Purification and Divine Intervention (Ezekiel 34)

Ezekiel 25-28

God’s promise of judgment is meant to drive us to evangelism.

• Judgment on Four Neighbors (Ezekiel 25)
• Judgment on Tyre (Ezekiel 26:1-28:19)
• Egypt’s Fall and Restoration (Ezekiel 29:1-16)
• The Center of Ezekiel (Ezekiel 28:24-26)