Southwest Ohio Reformed Presbyterian

A. The Consternation of the Psalmist (Psa. 102:1-11) B. The Confidence of the Psalmist (Psa. 102:12-22) C. The Consolation of the Psalmist (Psa. 102:23-28)

1) Jesus isn't contradicting Moses (Mat. 5:31) 2) Mosaic teaching on divorce (Deut. 24:1) 3) Biblical marriage is a holy thing/lofty good 4) Platonic views of marriage vs. Genesis' views 5) Oaths & vows & Jesus' messianic ideal

1. Law is fundamental to kingdom/gospel (Mat. 5:17) 2. Law is essential to reality/righteousness (Mat. 5:18) 3. Law is essential for your salvation (Mat. 5:20)

A. S & L in the 1st century (Mat. 5:13) B. S & L as a response to persecution (Mat. 5:11) C. S & L as a lovely phenomenon (Mat. 5:13, 14) D. S & L as a sadness (Mat. 5:12) as a glad advertisement (Mar. 5:16)

A. Joy Builds of the Past (Psa. 126:1-3) B. Joy Borrows from the Future (Psa. 126:4-6)

A. Pleasure for the Presence in Jerusalem (Psa. 122:1-2) B. Praise for the Privileges of Jerusalem (Psa. 122:3-5) C. Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem (Psa. 122:6-9)

A. The Sins of Satan B. The Signs of Salvation

A. On the merciful (Mat. 5:7) B. On the pure in heart (Mat. 5:8) C. On the peacemakers (Mat. 5:9)

A. Blessedness is inward-looking B. Blessedness is universally applicable C. Blessedness is inspirational/uplifting D. Blessedness is prodigious/valuable

A. Proclamation of the kingdom of heaven (Mat. 4:17) B. The idea of repentance (Mat. 4:17) C. The idea of a sermon (Mat. 5:1-2) D. The idea of poverty of spirit (Mat. 5:3)

A. Israel & the 'New Israel' (Gal. 6:16) B. The Gospel to Old Israel (Rev. 7:4-8) C. The Gospel to New Israel (Rev. 7:9-17) D. One Gospel; One (Elect) People (Rev. 7:17)

A. The Resolutions by the Ruler (101:1-5) B. The Resolutions for the Realm (101:6-8)

1. Great biblical transitions of the past (Mat. 5:1) 2. Jesus' third great transition (Mat. 4:17; 5:1-2) 3. This great transition today, in the era of digital logic and exploding data (Mat. 5:2) 4. The eight beatitudes and the new kingdom (Mat. 5:1-12)

A. Praise the LORD who is great (vs. 1-2) B, Praise the LORD who is God (vs. 3) C. Praise the LORD who is good (vs. 4-5)