When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
- Matthew 5:1-2
5 Topics for Sermon on the Mount
1. Beatitudes – 5:1-162. The Law – 5:17-483. Relationship with God – 6:1-344. Relationship with others – 7:1-125. The way of life – 7:13-29
Beatitudes Beatitudo Blessed
I. Beatitudes
• 9 in all• Begin the same way• Make a promise• Deal with spiritual things• Directed at people in the Kingdom
Beatitudes were contradictions that challenged the pre-
conceived notions of life and philosophy.
In the Beatitudes Jesus describes man in his regenerated state.
II. The Law
“For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew 5:20
LAWWhat Teachers Taught What Jesus Taught
5 Areas of Teaching
1.Murder – vs. 21
5 Areas of Teaching
1. Murder – vs. 21
2.Adultery – vs. 27
5 Areas of Teaching
1. Murder – vs. 212. Adultery – vs. 27
3.Vows – vs. 33
5 Areas of Teaching
1. Murder – vs. 212. Adultery – vs. 273. Vows – vs. 33
4.Justice – vs. 38
5 Areas of Teaching
1. Murder – vs. 212. Adultery – vs. 273. Vows – vs. 334. Justice – vs. 38
5.Nationalism – vs. 43
III. Relationship with God
• Practice Goodness
III. Relationship with God
• Practice Goodness
• Pray to God
III. Relationship with God
• Practice Goodness• Pray to God
• Trust in God
IV. Relationship with others
“In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
- Matthew 7:12
V. The Way of Life
• Enter by the Narrow Way
V. The Way of Life
• Enter by the Narrow Way
• Beware of False Prophets
V. The Way of Life
• Enter by the Narrow Way• Beware of False Prophets