Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Matthew 5:38-42 How The Violence of God Triumphs Over The Violence of Man 1. The insufficiency of proportionate justice, v. 38 The law did three things... a) takes punishment out of the realm of private vengeance b) gave judges a clear and just formula for punishment c) it forbid vendettas and excessive retribution “...I have killed a man for wounding me...” -Genesis 4:23 Why do we insist on retaliation? a) embarrassment b) justice •...
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Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Matthew 5:38-42 How The Violence of God Triumphs Over The Violence of Man 1. The insufficiency of proportionate justice, v. 38 The law did three things... a) takes punishment out of the realm of private vengeance b) gave judges a clear and just formula for punishment c) it forbid vendettas and excessive retribution “...I have killed a man for wounding me...” -Genesis 4:23 Why do we insist on retaliation? a) embarrassment b) justice •...
What’s it like in the New Kingdom? | Matthew 5:1-12 | Pastor Blake Hardcastle
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What’s it like in the New Kingdom? | Matthew 5:1-12 | Pastor Blake Hardcastle
Aug 31, 2025 Blake Hardcastle, Equipping Pastor Grand Parkway Baptist Church What’s it like in the New Kingdom? Matthew 5:1-12 Intro - What is Jesus Doing v.1-2 1. Kingdom People are Aware They are Needy. v.3-6 • The Poor in Spirit • The Mourners • The Meek • The Hungry and Thirsty for Righteousness 2. Kingdom People Choose to Live for God. v.7- • The Merciful • The Pure in Heart • The Peacemakers 3. Kingdom People Expect Persecution. v.10-12 ...
Grand Parkway Baptist Church
Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Matthew 5:38-42 How The Violence of God Triumphs Over The Violence of Man 1. The insufficiency of proportionate justice, v. 38 The law did three things... a) takes punishment out of the realm of private vengeance b) gave judges a clear and just formula for punishment c) it forbid vendettas and excessive retribution “...I have killed a man for wounding me...” -Genesis 4:23 Why do we insist on retaliation? a) embarrassment b) justice •...
