Central Christian Church
Weekend Worship | May 18
“Beyond the Letter" | May 18 | Matthew 5:17-20
Locations & Times
Central Christian Church
2900 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. The Fulfillment
a. He is the fullness of the shadow
b. He fulfills the kingdom
a. He is the fullness of the shadow
b. He fulfills the kingdom
1. The Fulfillment
a. He is the fullness of the shadow
b. He fulfills the kingdom
c. He draws out the spirit of the law
a. He is the fullness of the shadow
b. He fulfills the kingdom
c. He draws out the spirit of the law
“Unless your righteousness exceeds these external religious demands we do not belong to the kingdom of God.”
Martyn Lloyd Jones
Martyn Lloyd Jones
“The trouble with the Pharisees was that they were interested in details rather than principles, that they were interested in actions rather than in motives, and that they were interested in doing rather than in being.”
Martyn Lloyd Jones
Martyn Lloyd Jones
2. The Spirit of the Pharisees
a. To relax the law
a. To relax the law
2. The Spirit of the Pharisees
a. To relax the law
b. Sought their glory
a. To relax the law
b. Sought their glory
2. The Spirit of the Pharisees
a. To relax the law
b. Sought their glory
c. Takes pride in their righteousness
a. To relax the law
b. Sought their glory
c. Takes pride in their righteousness
Key Theme:
Jesus fulfills the law and calls us to a deeper righteousness—one that flows from a changed heart, not just external obedience.
Key application:
Don’t settle for looking righteous—ask God to make you truly righteous from the inside out, by the power of His Spirit.
Key verse:
Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Key Questions:
1. In what ways do you find yourself tempted to focus more on outward obedience than inward transformation?
2. Is there an area of your life where you're justifying sin or compromise—perhaps by comparing yourself to others or emphasizing the “good” you do?
3. What are some things that hinder your spiritual life? How can you “throw” those things off?
Sermon Scripture for next week: Read Matthew 5:21-26
Jesus fulfills the law and calls us to a deeper righteousness—one that flows from a changed heart, not just external obedience.
Key application:
Don’t settle for looking righteous—ask God to make you truly righteous from the inside out, by the power of His Spirit.
Key verse:
Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Key Questions:
1. In what ways do you find yourself tempted to focus more on outward obedience than inward transformation?
2. Is there an area of your life where you're justifying sin or compromise—perhaps by comparing yourself to others or emphasizing the “good” you do?
3. What are some things that hinder your spiritual life? How can you “throw” those things off?
Sermon Scripture for next week: Read Matthew 5:21-26
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