Locations
Dean Fulks
Jesus gives us context for dealing with anger, murder, and how the grace of God covers all of us.
You don't have to choose between the relationship and the rules
Rules without relationship always leads to rebellion
Ex 20:13
You shall not murder.
This commandment is more culturally quoted than spiritually applied
Ps. 139:13-15
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
Jer. 1:5
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.
Lu. 1:41
And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,
There’s healing and hope for every harm
Matt 5:21-22a
“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment;
The Rage Progression:
Matt. 5:22b
…whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council;
Matt. 5:22c
…and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.
