October 28, 2009
"Teach them to obey everything I commanded you."
Matthew 28:18-20
What must Christians do to follow Jesus beyond salvation?
1) Know what He said, not just what others say He said.
2) Seek to understand why Jesus spoke the words He spoke.
3) Apply what Jesus taught.
When we study the commands of Jesus we must make a decision.
1) Do I want to know?
2) Do I want to understand?
3) Will I apply?
John 14:21
He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him."
When we choose to learn and obey the commands of Jesus, we place ourselves in a position where we can love Him. In doing so we will be loved by the Father, and by Jesus. Then He (Jesus) will also show Himself to us.
Lets start by looking at some commands of Jesus found in the book of Matthew.
Jesus…
12. …commands followers how to pray. Matthew 6:5-15
13. …commands followers how to fast. Matthew 6:16-18
14. …commands followers to store up treasures for eternity.
Matthew 6:19-21
15. …commands followers to seek Gods righteousness, first.
Matthew 6:33
16. …commands followers to be certain their light is the right light.
Luke 11:33-36
17. …commands followers to forgive. Matthew 18:21-35
Mark 11:25-26
Luke 6:37-38
Luke 17:3-4
Luke 23:34
18. …commands followers not to worry. Matthew 6:25
Matthew 6:31-34
