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1. What declaration does Jesus make here? (17) Why is it important? What does the Law and the Prophets refer to? (7:12; 11:13; 22:40; Ro 3:21; Lk 24:27,44; 1 Cor 14:21) How did Jesus fulfill them? 2. What does Jesus say about the permanence of the Law in the world? How does he emphasize it? (18) Who will be least and who will be great in the kingdom of heaven? (19) Why does Jesus talk about this? 3. Why is it important that the righteousness of Jesus’ disciples should surpass that of the Pharisees? (20) How can one enter the kingdom of heaven? What does Jesus expect from his disciples?

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