GOSPEL OF MATTHEW SERIES.
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EXPECTATIONS OF THE DISCIPLE TOWARDS HIS NEIGBOUR.
In chapter 7,
the following themes highlight the expectations of the disciple towards his/her
neighbour.
The theme are
as follows:
1. Verses 1-5: Judgmental
Attitude.
2. Verses 7-12: (a) Role
of the Heavenly Father in Giving and
(b) the benefits for the disciple in
carrying it out.
3. Verses 13-14: ‘Enter by the Narrow Gate’
4. Verses 15-20: Beware of false prophets and
how to discern a
true disciple.
5. Jesus is giving us the clues here and helping us to
enter by the
narrow gate. He wants us to be true disciples and not be
led astray by the world.
6. Verses 21-23: Our relationship with God must
be real, more than just words, but with action also.
7. Verse 24-27: Relationship between the living God’s
Words and
the benefits to him.
8. Verses
28-29: Jesus teaches with authority not like the Scribes
and Pharisees.
In other words, Chapter 7 highlights the fact that
Jesus is the truth, not just another prophet. The crowds felt the difference
when Jesus spoke to them. The question we need to reflect upon is Do We?
During this first full week of Lent we may wish to
reflect on each of this 7 themes- one per day and/or choose which themes
directly impact on our lives. Then let us devise our action plan since it is
not just hearing the Word but putting it into action that counts.
May you have a blessed
week.
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