“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices

“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” — Matthew 5:14–16 The Big Idea (B3rd Focus) If God has placed you somewhere, He intends to use you there. Light is meant to be seen

“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it. Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way. — Matthew 5:11–12 The Big Idea (B3rd Focus) Faithfulness to Jesus will not always be celebrated—but obedience is always rewarded. Coaching Reflection Matthew 5 places us rig

“It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.”— Matthew 3:15 “People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”“You must not test the Lord your God.”“You must worship the Lord your God and serve Him alone.”— Matthew 4:4, 7, 10 The Big Idea (B3rd Focus) Becoming who God calls us to be always begins with obedience—before comfort, clarity, or outcomes. Coaching Reflection Matthew 3 opens with a powerful reminder: before Je