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What this episode covers

The ‘sermon on the mount’ as it’s affectionately called, is considered the first of five major discourses given by Jesus recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. Scholars debate whether this is a collection of sermons given in a summary form or if this is the totality of the sermon. Nevertheless, Matthew’s recording of it seeks to communicate a very clear message. “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished” (Matt 5:17-18). If Matthew 1-4 is the ‘hope’ of the Kingdom of God, chapters 5-7 are the ‘how’ of the Kingdom of God. In it we come face to face with Jesus’ clearest teaching on Kingdom ethics; what it looks like to live as a disciple of Jesus, in God’s Kingdom under God’s power and presence. Join us in-service at 9am, 11am, or 6pm. 🎧 Podcast can be accessed via https://resources.cityonahill.com.au