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Notes
Unless your righteousness exceeds: The disciples of Jesus need a new kind of righteousness that only he teaches and makes possible. Matthew 5:21–47 shows this and 5:48 summarizes what it is.
This righteousness is different in amount and quality. Jesus is greater than the temple (12:6) and Jonah (12:41). So, the righteousness of his disciples must greatly surpass that of the Jewish religious teachers and Pharisees (see 3:7–9).
Events
- Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28
People
Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy
Glossary
Beatitudes Biblical Concept of Law Discipline Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Letter of James Marriage, Marriage Customs Moses Pharisees Reward Scribe Sea of Galilee
Topics
Church: Kingdom of Heaven Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Instruction in Religion Law: Temporary Pharisees Religion: True Righteousness: Fruits of Scribe(s): Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Self-Righteousness is Vain Because Our Righteousness Is: Ineffectual for Salvation The Pharisees: Christ: Declared the Imaginary Righteousness of, to be Insufficient Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation