Command: do not think, presume

Matthew 5:17   

17 Do not presume that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill.

Command context: Matthew 5:17-20

Story: Jesus heals leper & sends to priests

Matthew 8:1-4

Audio Message:

When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind:

  • What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit?
  • What do I learn about man/ people?
  • What troubles or bothers me? What does the Holy Spirit reveal to me in light of this?
  • How does the command connect to the story?
  • What is God saying to me (or what should I obey) & what am I going to do about it?
  • Do I have any fears, doubts, or resistance in keeping this command?
  • What does this command reveal about the condition of my heart – what do I really believe and what do I really want?

Commands & Stories