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Matthew 5:17-20: Righteousness and Jesus’ Bible

Watch a short video commentary on Matthew 5:17-20 that explains Jesus' perspective on the Torah and the Prophets in the Sermon on the Mount.

Reflect

Jesus’ opponents doubted his commitment to obey and honor the Torah and Prophets. How does Jesus respond?
What does it mean for the sky and the land to pass on, and what does that have to do with the purpose and word of God?
How is the video’s description of righteousness similar to or different from the way you’ve typically understood it?

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