The Gospels Set 6 Study Resources
Companion study notes, commentary, and next-step resources for this set of readings from The Gospels Discipleship Journal.
This Set’s Big Idea
Jesus reveals His divine authority, restores what is broken, and teaches His disciples what life in His kingdom looks like from the inside out.
As you read, watch how Jesus defends His work, heals with mercy, fulfills Scripture, blesses the humble, calls His people to be salt and light, and presses beyond outward behavior to the condition of the heart.
These notes correspond with Set 6 readings in The Gospels Discipleship Journal. First, use MTSM’s Pray, Read, Ask, and Pray method to study the passage devotionally. After you finish, use these notes to deepen your understanding if you’d like.
This set brings together Jesus’ authority and His kingdom teaching. In John 5, Jesus explains His relationship with the Father and shows that His works, the Scriptures, and the Father Himself testify about Him. In Matthew 12, Jesus heals with mercy and fulfills the promise of the Servant who will not break a bruised reed or snuff out a smoldering wick.
As you read Matthew 5, pay attention to how Jesus describes life in His kingdom. The Beatitudes show the character of those who belong to the kingdom. Salt and light describe their influence in the world. Jesus’ teaching on anger, lust, marriage, and righteousness presses beyond outward behavior to the desires, motives, and condition of the heart. These passages invite us to move beyond surface-level religion into heart-level surrender to the King.
👉 Continue where you are in this set’s reading journey.
📖 Don’t rush—take time to reflect, write, and pray through Jesus’ authority, mercy, and call to kingdom righteousness from the heart.
Start with 🟦 Foundations Commentary.
If a passage raises questions or you want to go deeper, move to 🟩 Leader or 🟪 Deep Roots.
You do not need to read every (or any) commentary level to benefit from Mission and Messages.
John 5:16-47
Matthew 12:9-21
Matthew 5:1-12
Matthew 5:13-20
Matthew 5:21-32
Your Next Step
Using The Gospels Journal in a Group Setting?
Continue the conversation with The Gospels Set 6 Discussion & Heart Check Questions. Explore Jesus’ divine authority, His mercy toward the broken, His teaching in the Beatitudes, and His call for His people to live as salt and light.
Together, consider what it means to follow Jesus from the inside out. Discuss heart-level righteousness, true kingdom character, reconciliation, purity, mercy, and how Jesus moves His disciples beyond outward behavior into genuine surrender.
If you are not using The Gospels Journal in a group setting, you can still use the Discussion and Heart Check Questions for personal reflection, accountability, and application.
Perfect for: small groups, discipleship groups, families, Sunday School classes, one-on-one discipleship relationships, and personal reflection.
Keep Walking with Jesus
Remember, you’re not just reading Scripture—you’re learning to walk with Jesus. Stay consistent this week. Read slowly, reflect honestly, pray intentionally, and come back for the next step in the journey.
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