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By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 24, 2021
The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, conspiracy theories, and self-inflicted drama due to nasty Twitter and Facebook posts; it would prove beneficial to step back and evaluate the lifestyle that Jesus calls his disciples to live. In the fourth episode, Brian and Curtis examine Jesus’s comparison of genuine righteousness as compared to false hypocrisy. Should believers boast in their deeds, or should they do their good deeds in secret? Also, prayer is discussed and the elements that should be contained in a prayer warrior’s arsenal. All of this and much more is discussed in this week’s podcast.
1) Matt. 6:1-4
A) Why does Jesus emphasize doing good deeds in secret rather than publicizing them? What does this say about many modern church practices?
B) What does Jesus mean by “don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing?”
C) What is the theological point behind Jesus’s emphasis on secret giving?
2) Matt. 6:5-15
A) What is a private prayer room, and why does Jesus again emphasize humility in one’s prayer life?
B) What does it mean to babble like the Gentiles?
C) Can you break down the 7 fundamentals of prayer exhibited in the Lord’s Model prayer? (i Personal, ii Make God’s name holy, iii Ushering in the kingdom, iv Used as a conduit of God’s will, v Provision, vi forgiveness, vii Protection).
D. Is Jesus saying that a person forgives to be forgiven? If so, doesn’t that advocate a works-based salvation? 3) Matt. 6:16-18 What is the purpose of fasting, and why should it be done in secret?
Brian Chilton: Founder of Bellator Christi Ministries
Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com, the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast, and the author of the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. Brian is a Ph.D. Candidate of the Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University. He received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and received certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Brian is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. Brian has nearly 20 years of pastoral experience and currently serves as a clinical chaplain.
https://www.amazon.com/Laymans-Manual-Christian-Apologetics-Essentials/dp/1532697104
Curtis Evelo: Co-host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast
Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the co-host and producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country.
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