Can Anyone Live the Sermon on the Mount? - Matthew 5:1-12 (Session 6)

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the best-known teachings of Jesus, but what is it actually teaching? Is it a set of commands Christians are expected to perfectly live today, a description of life in Christ’s future kingdom, or something that contains elements of both?In this session, Glenn and Steve begin Matthew 5 with the Beatitudes and examine the larger purpose of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has already been presented as Israel’s King, and now He begins explaining the righteousness and character associated with His kingdom.The discussion examines what it means to be poor in spirit, to mourn, to be meek, to hunger and thirst for righteousness, to show mercy, to be pure in heart, to make peace, and to endure persecution for Christ. Along the way, we consider why Jesus raises God’s standard far beyond outward obedience and why no one can reach that standard through human effort alone.Matthew 5:1–12 | The Book of Matthew — Session 6Questions discussed in this session include:Is the sermon on the mount for today? Are we able to follow Jesus’ commandments here? What is the main purpose of the sermon on the mount? What is the difference between the letter of the law and God’s level of righteousness? Support the showThank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve