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Jesus demonstrates how he fulfils the Old Testament by teaching the true purpose of the command, "Do not commit adultery." He says the command has a much greater depth than simply restraining negative actions, but that it should also restrain negative emotions/desires. And, in correspondence with the greater length Jesus explains for the command, "Do not murder," it is right to assume that there is a greater length to this command against adultery. This should promote a controlling of our desires and imaginations along with an effort to be content with our circumstances. This can lead to positive relationships with others. But in all of this, Jesus gives grace to those who turn to him.

Jesus demonstrates how he fulfils the Old Testament by teaching about the true purpose of the Old Testament divorce regulations. He teaches against abuses of marriage, and spouses, which the law was designed to protect. He shows the very high value of marriage, and the severe damage adultery causes. And all of this points us towards Christ as the groom of the church. He is always faithful, and he purifies and cleanses his bride, the church.

Be killing your lust, or it will be killing you.

Predictive prophecy. This for many translates to what will happen to Christians at the end of the world as we know it. The rapture, Great Tribulation, Christ's return and millennial reign. The Great White Throne judgment. Then eternity begins! But what if predictive prophecy translated into . . . God's people committing idolatry? God through Moses predicted Israel was going to commit idolatry. What would be the fallout for the multipled times Israel would commit spiritual adultery? And what doe it have to do with 21st Century Christians? Join the Grace United crew as we explore "Idolatry . . . in Prophecy."

What is envy? What are the problems with envy? How can we refrain from envy?

Jesus position and authority in the Godhead are without question. Jesus pulls no punches in equating Himself to God in various ways. The religious leaders know what He's claiming about Himself and they hate Him for it. to them, it sounds blasphemous. And it would be, were it not true. While some believe various things about Jesus, it is His disciples, His followers who remain in His Word, who abide in His Word. Jesus has promised liberty in the truth for those who hear Him and so hear the truth. He who has ears to hear, let him hear! These thoughts shared by Jason Sturt Percy at Refuge TLH in Tallahassee, FL on Sunday, April 9, 2022.

When one thinks of the Law of God, holiness comest to mind. It's almost axiomtic. After all, what is religion without rules? However, God's people delight in understanding and living out holiness as God describes it. This is for a reason: that God may be exalted and glorified. Come with the Grace United crew as we discover God's "boundary markers" of holiness and are encourged to live them out.

March 24, 2019 "The Kingdom of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel" "Announcing The Good News" Dr. Rob Gallagher Week 4 Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:38-39, Matthew 5:43-44

The meme is "Law bad, Grace good." We tend to think that the Lord's primary purpose for giving us the Law is to show us that we need a Savior. While it is true that the Law is like a mirror, pointing out our sin, it is far and away more precious and valuable than a mere set of rules. Rather, Commandments 6-9 highlight the inherent dignity the Lord has given to his people. How so? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover anew and afresh how the Torah reveals our dignity.

v.17-18: Behaving as the wicked leads to darkness Proverbs 4:14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil. Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; Futility of mind…

God made marriage to be the foundation from which man would spread into all the earth, develop it, continue into the future, and redemption into the coming kingdom. Though all sexual sins are subsumed under this commandment, adultery is the chief and most important example because it is the first domino to fall in our acceptance of sex in any other relationship.

When people think about the life of David they generally think immediately of two stories: David and Goliath, and David and Bathsheba. One shows David at his most faithful moment; the other reveals his most notorious sin. Have you ever stopped to wonder why the tragic story of David and Bathsheba holds…

Sermon: People of Whoredom Series: Faithful Love for an Unfaithful People Sermon Text: Hosea 1:2-9

Each of us has met someone who's life has been torn apart by adultery. It is a devastating sin regardless of which side of the offense you are on. On the one side is unending regret, the other is the sense of utter betrayal. Charles Swindoll says it well: According to the Old Testament law adultery required…

Sermon: God Loves Marriage (Part One) Series: Help for a Hurting Church Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-11; Mark 10:1-12

Sermon: A Faithful Husband Series: Faithful Love for an Unfaithful People Sermon Text: Hosea 2:2-13

Sermon: Pursue Purity Series: Help for a Hurting Church Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

The series continues with a look at what Jesus said about divorce, adultery, hate and the inner workings of the heart.

How can we overcome our family problems? 1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

Jesus Christ can help us like no one else can! 1. He can sweep away our shame (vs. 1-4). 2. He can save us from our sins (vs. 3-9). 3. He can stay with us forever (vs. 9). 4. He can send our lives in a new direction (vs. 10-11).