Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' great teaching that begins with the Beatitudes and lays out the way of life in the kingdom. It calls us to a deeper righteousness rooted in mercy, purity, and love of enemies. This theme offers a portrait of the transformed heart Jesus desires for his followers.
- Also known as: Matthew 5-7
- Role: Theme of Jesus' kingdom teaching
- Key Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 7:24-27
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