The Sermon on the Mount — Matthew 5–7

Settle in for a peaceful reading of Matthew chapters 5 through 7 from the King James Version of the Bible.In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches with wisdom, tenderness, and authority. These chapters include the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, the call to be salt and light, the invitation to trust God rather than live in anxiety, and the picture of a life built upon a sure foundation.This reading offers a quiet opportunity to reflect on mercy, forgiveness, humility, prayer, love, faithfulness, and trust in the care of God.Let the gentle words of Scripture, soothing music, and restful atmosphere help your thoughts grow still as you listen to some of the most beloved teachings of Jesus.Highlighted VersesMatthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 5:4“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”Matthew 5:5“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”Matthew 5:6“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”Matthew 5:14“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Matthew 5:44“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you.”Matthew 6:9–10“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”Matthew 6:20–21“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”Matthew 6:26“Behold the fowls of the air… yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Matthew 6:34“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.”Matthew 7:7“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”Matthew 7:12“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.”Matthew 7:24–25“Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them… shall be likened unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.”This special Sleepy Scriptures bonus reading is designed for peaceful reflection, relaxation, and rest.Continue through the Bible with the Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible series, featuring gentle readings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.