Basics: Part 2 - “Raising The Bar”
June 8 & 11, 2023

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Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:17-20 (ESV)

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.

Matthew 23:23 (ESV)

• Read God’s Word

• Live God’s Word

• Teach God’s Word

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Questions & Application

These questions can be used for personal study and/or in a Small Group format. We’d love to hear how you are putting them to use, so let us know at smallgroups@manna.church!

1. Read the main Scripture(s) of the sermon. What are your observations?
   

2. What was your biggest takeaway from today’s message?
   

3. What about the sermon inspired, encouraged, or challenged you?
   

4. What insights do you have that you could share with someone else?
   

5. What action steps do you need to take to respond to the message?