Sermon on the Mount - Another Introduction (Chris)

We look at the context of the SOTM in terms of “who,” “what,” “where,” and “why”.  We then introduce a framework for understanding the message based on three states of human existence provided by John Wesley: the Natural State, the State of Law, and the State of Grace.

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Sermon on the Mount - The Beatitudes (Randy)

The Beatitudes run completely counter to the values of the world.  They had to have been music to the ears of original listeners, and even we find some solace in them.  However, they also challenge us because many of the phrases suggest hardship that we do not want to face.  What do we make of them?

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Sermon on the Mount - Introduction (Randy)

The Sermon on the Mount is the first of Jesus’ five discourses in the book of Matthew.  It lays out the core tenets of Christian discipleship. On the one hand, reading it excites us because it describes a world order unlike our current age.  And yet, as we dig in deeper, it offends us given the impossibility of the standard.  What do we make of this?

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