Mike Mazzalongo

#4 – Discourse #15:1 – 7:29

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

• Don’t just Hear, DO!

Next Lesson

• Read Narrative #2

• List heading on your worksheet.

• Keep a record of your nuggets.