The People's Response

Introduction:
Today we will discuss the effects of the sermon on the listeners. The multitudes were astonished at His teaching. When we read of the amazement of those who heard Jesus—we are witnessing the effect of the voice of God upon human hearts. Why were they so amazed? Jesus appeared in everyway ordinary; usual; just a common person from Galilee. He had no formal background; no special training. He was simply a carpenter’s son from Nazareth—but He spoke with the absolute; unequivocal truth—as one who had experienced it; as one who had lived it. We need to heed the sermon on the mount because of the authority of the One who preached it. His teaching is eternal—because He is God’s Son! Today we will examine how and why the multitudes were amazed.

I. They were amazed….because He spoke with _______________________.
    A. Jhn. 7:15—scribes were concerned with _____________ & scholarship. Looked down on Jesus.
    B. With Jesus, there was a freshness; an originality! Not just __________; but ________________!
        1. No theories; no hesitation. W/quiet assurance—He laid the foundation of a heavenly kingdom.
    C. We would do well to remember this—today!
        1. Too many take religion _____________________ & and part of this is because those teaching do not take what they do ________________.

II. They were amazed…..because He spoke with _____________ & ________________.
    A. 5:3—from the very beginning….no doubts; no suppositions; etc…
        1. There is a ring of certainty in every _________ & every ___________.
    B. Today: many feel religion is ANYTHING but certain!
        1. Don’t want to offend someone with the ______________.
        2. Religion becomes driven by the __________ of the people.
    C. We must preach with absolute certainty!
        1. 2 Tim. 4:1-2; Acts 20:27-28; 1 Thess. 1:11-13…

III. They were amazed….with what He said about ________________.
    A. Mt. 5—but I say stressed 6 times! Imagine this from the audience’s perspective.
        1. 5:11—they would be persecuted because of ______________.
        2. 5:13– they would be salt because of the __________ they had with Him.
    B. Who was this guy?
        1. He was the long promised _______________ - who came to fulfill God’s eternal purpose!
        2. 5:17—I come...note the uniqueness of His coming!
    C. Not just another preacher/prophet—but the ______ of _________!
        1. See Jhn. 1:14; Phil. 2:6-7
        2. This this sermon is from God Himself & thus part of His will!
    D. 5:17—He came to _______________ the law!

IV. They were amazed...because He identified Himself as _________ & the _______ of all!
    A. He is the divinely empowered master of our ___________!
        1. 7:21-23—judgment will be determined by our ____________ w/Him!
        2. &:24-27—all of this hinges on how we _________ to His will!
    B. It is Jesus who will look you in the eye & invite you home to heaven….
        1. Mt. 25:31-34…..OR….
        2. It is Jesus who will look you in the eye & _________ you to a devil’s hell!
        3. Mt. 25:41-43; 7:21

Conclusion:
    A. What is your reaction? To the sermon? To Jesus?
    B. Are you filled with love & adoration? Are you exhibiting true obedience? W/o Jesus all is hopeless!
    C. If we reject Jesus—along w/His teaching—we do so at our own eternal peril!
    D. Do you need to develop/redevelop your relationship w/Jesus?



The People's Response Introduction: Today we will discuss the effects of the sermon on the listeners. The multitudes were astonished at His teaching. When we read of the amazement of those who heard Jesus—we are witnessing the effect of the voice of God upon human hearts. Why were they so amazed? Jesus appeared in everyway ordinary; usual; just a common person from Galilee. He had no formal background; no special training. He was simply a carpenter’s son from Nazareth—but He spoke with the absolute; unequivocal truth—as one who had experienced it; as one who had lived it. We need to heed the sermon on the mount because of the authority of the One who preached it. His teaching is eternal—because He is God’s Son! Today we will examine how and why the multitudes were amazed. I. They were amazed….because He spoke with _______________________. A. Jhn. 7:15—scribes were concerned with _____________ & scholarship. Looked down on Jesus. B. With Jesus, there was a freshness; an originality! Not just __________; but ________________! 1. No theories; no hesitation. W/quiet assurance—He laid the foundation of a heavenly kingdom. C. We would do well to remember this—today! 1. Too many take religion _____________________ & and part of this is because those teaching do not take what they do ________________. II. They were amazed…..because He spoke with _____________ & ________________. A. 5:3—from the very beginning….no doubts; no suppositions; etc… 1. There is a ring of certainty in every _________ & every ___________. B. Today: many feel religion is ANYTHING but certain! 1. Don’t want to offend someone with the ______________. 2. Religion becomes driven by the __________ of the people. C. We must preach with absolute certainty! 1. 2 Tim. 4:1-2; Acts 20:27-28; 1 Thess. 1:11-13… III. They were amazed….with what He said about ________________. A. Mt. 5—but I say stressed 6 times! Imagine this from the audience’s perspective. 1. 5:11—they would be persecuted because of ______________. 2. 5:13– they would be salt because of the __________ they had with Him. B. Who was this guy? 1. He was the long promised _______________ - who came to fulfill God’s eternal purpose! 2. 5:17—I come...note the uniqueness of His coming! C. Not just another preacher/prophet—but the ______ of _________! 1. See Jhn. 1:14; Phil. 2:6-7 2. This this sermon is from God Himself & thus part of His will! D. 5:17—He came to _______________ the law! IV. They were amazed...because He identified Himself as _________ & the _______ of all! A. He is the divinely empowered master of our ___________! 1. 7:21-23—judgment will be determined by our ____________ w/Him! 2. &:24-27—all of this hinges on how we _________ to His will! B. It is Jesus who will look you in the eye & invite you home to heaven…. 1. Mt. 25:31-34…..OR…. 2. It is Jesus who will look you in the eye & _________ you to a devil’s hell! 3. Mt. 25:41-43; 7:21 Conclusion: A. What is your reaction? To the sermon? To Jesus? B. Are you filled with love & adoration? Are you exhibiting true obedience? W/o Jesus all is hopeless! C. If we reject Jesus—along w/His teaching—we do so at our own eternal peril! D. Do you need to develop/redevelop your relationship w/Jesus?