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Who Do We Look Up To?

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Who Do We Look Up To?

Who Do We Look Up To?

Who Do We Look Up To?

Who Do We Look Up To?

Who Do We Look UP to?

What Have I Learned?

GOD(the best)

SIN

US(the worst)

GOD(the best)

SIN

US(the worst)

GOD(the best)

SIN

US(the worst)Sinner/

Outcast

Working on it

Almost good enough

Blessed Righteous

GOD(the best)

SIN

US(the worst)Sinner/

Outcast

Working on it

Almost good enough

Blessed Righteous Law of M

oses

Pharisees

Then Jesus shows up…

Then Jesus shows up…

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Matthew 4:17

Then Jesus shows up…

Follow me…Matthew 4:18-22

Heals the demon possessed, the sick, and hangs with the outcasts…

Matthew 4:23-25

GOD(the best)

SIN

US(the worst)Sinner/

Outcast

Working on it

Almost good enough

Blessed Righteous Law of M

oses

PhariseesJesus

Then Jesus shows up…

Blessed…the poor in spirit

Blessed…those who mourn

Blessed…the meek

Blessed…those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

Matthew 5:3-6

Then Jesus shows up…

Blessed…the merciful

Blessed…pure in heart

Blessed…the peacemakers

Blessed…those persecuted for righteousness’ sake

Matthew 5:7-10

Then Jesus shows up…

This isn’t a new idea…Matthew 5:11-12

Then Jesus shows up…

God’s PromiseAnd Blessing

(Our Identity in Christ)Matthew 5:13-16

Psalm 1:1-3