Footsteps to Zion

The Lord began the Sermon on the Mount by showing us what He is and what we ought to be. The beatitudes show us the nature of Christ which He desires to work out in us and the rewards of having these attitudes developed in us. He continues the Sermon by then speaking on the Law. Copyright © 2013 CreationSwap LLC This flows beautifully with the beatitudes as the beatitudes show one the vision of being Christ-like while the succeeding passages let us understand the purpose for Christ-likeness. Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.  You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in he...

This write-up is based on the books “The Sermon on the Mount-An Introduction to the New Covenant” by Rev. Daniel Caram and “The Life of Christ” of Dr. Brian Bailey. Copyright © 2013 CreationSwap LLC   The Sermon preached by Jesus in Matthew 5-7, commonly known as the Sermon on the Mount is undoubtedly the greatest preaching ever made. Summing up the message of the New Testament, its messages are at the core of every sermon there is. In these three chapters, Jesus speaks to us of what it means to be His followers. It is therefore of utmost importance that we study this sermon that we may gain understanding of Christianity from the very perspective of Christ Himself. The Sermon on the Mount introduces us to the New Covenant - the law written on the fleshly table of the heart. Jeremiah 31:31-34 Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah—not according to the covenant that I made with their...

Copyright © 2013 CreationSwap LLC Christianity is first and foremost a relationship. It is a love relationship between God and His people. Can you still recall that day you accepted Jesus and how that began your love relationship with Him? Can you recall the passion and hunger you had for the Lord during that time He apprehended you? Can you remember an instance when your heart was simply filled to overflowing with love for God? However, just like in any relationship, man's love for God can grow cold because we have a capacity to wander off. Are you in such a situation today? Is your love for God losing steam? To address or to avoid this from happening it is important to know what causes this situation. Even in earthly relationships, love can wane when new loves arise. Two of the reasons we find in the Scripture why people’s fervor for God wane are love for the world and love for the works. Love for the World In the Old Testament, time and again the Lord rebuked th...