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Jun 2024
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Matthew 5:20 - Religious, But Lost

Steven Lawson
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In this episode of Bible Study with Dr. Steven Lawson, we dive into Matthew 5:20, examining the necessity of surpassing the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees to enter the kingdom of heaven. Dr. Lawson emphasizes the urgency and exclusivity of Jesus' message in the Sermon on the Mount, comparing the false religious system of Jesus' time with today's ... Show More
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