Building the Foundation for Lasting Happiness (Matthew 5:17–20)
Nothing that is built without a firm foundation will last. A house built on a weak foundation will crack and crumble. A “journey into blessed living” requires the firm foundation of the Word of God. We cannot live out the Beatitudes unless we stand on the foundation of God’s Word.
To emphasize the importance of the Bible in His confrontations and in answering questions, Jesus repeatedly begins His response with three words. The first time is immediately after His baptism when He hasn’t eaten in forty days. The Evil One tempts Jesus to use His power selfishly by turning stones into bread. What are the first three words in Jesus’ answer (Matthew 4:4)?
