The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew, 5–7) presents the essence of the teaching of Jesus. These 107 verses raise challenges for modern Christians, especially if we accept the standards and values the Sermon sets forth. The followers of Jesus are to be different – both from the nominal church and the secular world. Here is a Christian value system, an ethical standard, a religious devotion and attitudes to money, ambition, lifestyle, relationships – all of which are at variance with those in the non-Christian world. This Sermon is the most complete articulation of the life of the Kingdom of God. It is this Kingdom that Jesus desired for the Church and her followers. By grace (not law), we will learn together how Jesus intended for his Sermon to be received.
This Sunday Bible Study will meet January 12-March 2 in the Windsor, media room.
