Salvation by God means eternal safety, but you also receive the comfort of the Holy Spirit and blessings that result in the only genuine joy a person can know.

Outline—Hebrews 12:5–15

1. Chastening pain (vv. 5–6)
2. Chastening proof (vv. 7–8)
3. Chastening process (vv. 9–10)
4. Chastening product (v. 11)

Take Home Points

• What is your attitude when God chastens you?
• Take time to reflect on your relationship with God.

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Outline—Matthew 5:1–16

1. Principles (vv. 1–10)
2. Applications (vv. 11–16)

Related Scripture

• Isaiah 61:1–3
• Luke 4:18–19
• Revelation 3:14–21
• Philippians 2
• Hebrews 10:34
• Ephesians 2:14–18

Other References

• Hendrickson’s Commentary on Matthew

Take Home Points

• Give approval to the Lord so that he may give approval to your life.

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Outline—Matthew 5:1–16

1. Principles (vv. 1–10)
2. Applications (vv. 11–16)

Related Scripture

• Luke
• Matthew 24 and 25

The sermon on the mount is

• a prescription for those who will participate in the Millennial Kingdom
• a legal description of those who are God’s people
• a Mosaic description (fulfillment of the 10 Commandments)
• a moral and spiritual prescription for all saints

The sermon on the mount is not

• a new code
• unique to the Church Age

Take Home Points

• The beattitudes map the path of a maturing believer.
• Where are you in your spiritual growth?

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Outline—Psalm 32

1. Consequences of sin (vv. 1–6)
2. Blessedness of being saved (vv. 7–11)

Related Scripture

• Romans 4:5–8
• Revelation 14

Take Home Points

• Your request for forgiveness must be true repentance, not just fear of consequences.
• God expects no less than blamelessness from believers.
• Don’t presume the grace of God by putting off confession—you can go to God any time, day or night.
• Conviction, contrition, confession, forgiveness, and openness to God’s wisdom are all found in Psalm 32.

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Outline—Joshua 8:30–35

1. Preparation (vv. 30–31a)
2. Prelude (vv. 31b–33)
3. Promises (vv. 34–35)

Take Home Points

• The Lord Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary became cursed for us, so that we might be blessed. (Gal. 3:13)
• Remember the principle of cursing for disobedience & blessing for obedience.
• Commit to a pause in your life to assess your obedience to God, & worship Him in submission to His will.

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