Mission Hills Church
He Said What? | The Purpose of the Law
Jesus may be the most frustrating man to have ever lived because he consistently challenged people to take their lives to the next level. Getting comfortable meeting the minimum standards is never an option for those who choose to follow Jesus. As part of his famous “Sermon on the Mount” message, Jesus upped the expectations on serious, real life issues like anger, lust, marriage, and promise-keeping, causing even the most religious people of his day to sit up and exclaim, “He said what?!”
Locations & Times
Littleton Campus
620 Southpark Dr, Littleton, CO 80120, United States
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:15 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Locations and Times
Mission Hills Church
620 Southpark Dr, Littleton, CO 80120, United States
Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM, Sunday 9:15 AM, Sunday 11:00 AM
620 Southpark Dr, Littleton, CO 80120, United States
Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM, Sunday 9:15 AM, Sunday 11:00 AM
Welcome to Mission Hills!
Mission Hills is a church family—a family who wants to extend to you the same love, hope, and joy that we have received. We know that we cannot be all things to all people. But we do want to be one thing to all people. We want to be the place where anyone, of any age, of any level of spiritual maturity, of any economic class, of any ethnicity, of any church background—or no church background—can meet God in a way that transforms their life…forever!
If you are a first time guest, we would love to meet you! Stop by the Welcome Center for a free drink at Peakview!
If you are a first time guest, we would love to meet you! Stop by the Welcome Center for a free drink at Peakview!
Essentials of Faith
Teaching the 4 Essentials of Faith
This network of four classes is designed to teach you the essentials of faith: belief, relationship, prayer, and generosity. You won’t just learn what Christians believe about these topics, but also the “how” and the “why” so that you can practice these skills, grow, and become more like Jesus.
https://www.missionhills.org/lobby/connect/groups/adults/transforming-workshopsBasically... what Jesus says here is, “don’t think that I have come to abolish the Old Testament.”
Instead... “I didn’t come to get rid of the Old Testament…I came to accomplish what it promised.
Instead... “I didn’t come to get rid of the Old Testament…I came to accomplish what it promised.
1 // He fulfilled the Old Testament promises and predictions about the Messiah.
2 // He fulfilled the promise of the Old Testament laws/regulations.
The Old Testament Law was meant to point us to the kind of life that God always wanted us to lead.
2 // He fulfilled the promise of the Old Testament laws/regulations.
The Old Testament Law was meant to point us to the kind of life that God always wanted us to lead.
The Old Testament Law was meant to point us to the kind of life that God always wanted us to lead.
The Law can show us the kind of people God wants us to be, but following the Law does not make us those kinds of people.
God doesn’t want people who always follow the rules, He wants people for whom the rules aren’t necessary.
"Jesus said to his disciples, “In spite of what you may have heard or be wondering yourself, don’t think that I’ve come to tear down the authority of the Old Testament Scriptures. Nothing could be further from the truth! Instead, I have come to bring into reality the kind of life to which the Old Testament was always intended to lead!
“Let me be clear: no portion of the Law, no matter how insignificant you might think it is, will ever stop having authority. Anyone who dismisses the authority of even the so-called “minor” parts of the Law – and who teaches this to others - will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who actually lives the life to which the Law leads – and who teaches others to live this life – will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. Anyone who thinks I’m dismissing the authority of the Old Testament Law has completely misunderstood what I’m saying.
But…that doesn’t mean I’m not saying something radical, because I totally am. Here’s what I’m saying that will really surprise you: submitting to the authority of the Law doesn’t necessarily mean strict, meticulous obedience to specific regulations of the Law. That kind of external obedience is not the same thing as actually living the life to which the Law leads! The Pharisees and the scribes are famous for exactly this kind of strict, meticulous obedience…but I say that unless your righteousness goes above and beyond theirs – not by even more strict external obedience, but by an internal alignment with God’s own heart – you won’t be in the Kingdom of Heaven at all.”
“Let me be clear: no portion of the Law, no matter how insignificant you might think it is, will ever stop having authority. Anyone who dismisses the authority of even the so-called “minor” parts of the Law – and who teaches this to others - will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who actually lives the life to which the Law leads – and who teaches others to live this life – will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. Anyone who thinks I’m dismissing the authority of the Old Testament Law has completely misunderstood what I’m saying.
But…that doesn’t mean I’m not saying something radical, because I totally am. Here’s what I’m saying that will really surprise you: submitting to the authority of the Law doesn’t necessarily mean strict, meticulous obedience to specific regulations of the Law. That kind of external obedience is not the same thing as actually living the life to which the Law leads! The Pharisees and the scribes are famous for exactly this kind of strict, meticulous obedience…but I say that unless your righteousness goes above and beyond theirs – not by even more strict external obedience, but by an internal alignment with God’s own heart – you won’t be in the Kingdom of Heaven at all.”
Abolish (Not destroy, but . . .) = What he’s talking about here probably has to do with the authority of the Old Testament.
Jesus taught that he had the authority to radically change the way Old Testament laws were practiced.
1 // He fulfilled the Old Testament promises and predictions about the Messiah.
2 // He fulfilled the promise of the Old Testament laws/regulations.
Jesus taught that he had the authority to radically change the way Old Testament laws were practiced.
1 // He fulfilled the Old Testament promises and predictions about the Messiah.
2 // He fulfilled the promise of the Old Testament laws/regulations.
Instead, He responds with this . . .
Instead of disagreeing that his disciples were breaking an Old Testament commandment, he basically said they were acting under his authority…which meant that his authority was greater than that of the Old Testament.
Jesus taught that he made it possible for the Old Testament to accomplish its intended purpose.
The Old Testament Law was meant to point us to the kind of life that God always wanted us to lead.
1 // God doesn’t want people who always follow the rules, He wants people for whom the rules aren’t necessary.
2 // Jesus came to bring into reality the kind of life to which the Old Testament was always intended to lead.
The Old Testament Law was meant to point us to the kind of life that God always wanted us to lead.
1 // God doesn’t want people who always follow the rules, He wants people for whom the rules aren’t necessary.
2 // Jesus came to bring into reality the kind of life to which the Old Testament was always intended to lead.
Jesus said to his disciples, “In spite of what you may have heard or be wondering yourself, don’t think that I’ve come to tear down the authority of the Old Testament Scriptures. Nothing could be further from the truth! Instead, I have come to bring into reality the kind of life to which the Old Testament was always intended to lead!
“Let me be clear: no portion of the Law, no matter how insignificant you might think it is, will ever stop having authority. Anyone who dismisses the authority of even the so-called “minor” parts of the Law – and who teaches this to others - will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who actually lives the life to which the Law leads – and who teaches others to live this life – will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. Anyone who thinks I’m dismissing the authority of the Old Testament Law has completely misunderstood what I’m saying.
But…that doesn’t mean I’m not saying something radical, because I totally am. Here’s what I’m saying that will really surprise you: submitting to the authority of the Law doesn’t necessarily mean strict, meticulous obedience to specific regulations of the Law. That kind of external obedience is not the same thing as actually living the life to which the Law leads! The Pharisees and the scribes are famous for exactly this kind of strict, meticulous obedience…but I say that unless your righteousness goes above and beyond theirs – not by even more strict external obedience, but by an internal alignment with God’s own heart – you won’t be in the Kingdom of Heaven at all.”
Jesus makes possible the kind of life that the Old Testament was intended to lead us to.
A Night of Hope
Night of Hope
God has more– we’re settling for less.The Bible is clear that God intends for his people to experience life abundantly. So why are things such a mess– even for Christians?In Recovering Redemption, Matt Chandler gets to the root of brokenness and our destructive patterns of behavior. We must reorient our lives around the gospel. With relentless grace, Matt unpacks true repentance and doctrines of justification, adoption, and sanctification with a remarkably practical application.It’s time to start living like we believe in the ongoing power of redemption.
https://www.missionhills.org/event/recovering-redemption/all
Classes Beginning 9/6!
Starting Point
Starting Point is for people who are curious about God, have a new relationship with Jesus Christ, or are returning to church after being away for a while. If you or someone you know is looking for a safe place to ask questions about faith, or if you want to learn more about the Bible and your place in God’s story, check out Starting Point. Come explore faith and experience community in this 10-week, conversational environment.
https://www.missionhills.org/lobby/connect/groups/adults/starting-point