After calling us to practice our righteousness for God’s glory, not human praise, Jesus now shifts to expose another spiritual trap: living for earthly treasure and being ruled by worry. In Matthew 6:19–34, He connects what we love with what we trust—and what we trust with how we live. If our hearts are tied to … Continue reading The Will of the Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 8—Practicing Righteousness (Part 2))
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The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 5—Exceeding the Righteousness of the Pharisees (Part 1)
As Jesus begins the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, He makes a bold statement: “Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (5:20). That would have shocked His listeners. The Pharisees were the most visibly religious people of their day. But Jesus wasn’t … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 5—Exceeding the Righteousness of the Pharisees (Part 1)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 4—The Light of the World)
In the Beatitudes, Jesus described the heart and character of those who belong to His kingdom—poor in spirit, pure in heart, peacemakers, and those who endure suffering for righteousness’ sake. But now He shifts from who we are to how we live. Kingdom character becomes kingdom influence. In Matthew 5:13–20, Jesus issues a bold declaration: … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 4—The Light of the World)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 3—The Beatitudes, Part 3)
As we continue our journey through the Beatitudes, we come to the final three—each one more intense and more personal than the last. Together, they confront our inner life, our relationships, and our willingness to suffer for Christ. Jesus now blesses the pure in heart—not those with outward show, but those whose very desires and … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 3—The Beatitudes, Part 3)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 2—The Beatitudes, Part 2)
Introduction: In our last lesson, we began our journey into the Sermon on the Mount by studying the first few Beatitudes. We saw that Jesus describes not a path to faith, but a portrait of those who already belong to the kingdom: the poor in spirit and those who mourn. These blessings turn the world’s … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 2—The Beatitudes, Part 2)
The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 1—The Beatitudes, Part 1)
Introduction: The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) is one of the most famous and most challenging sections of Jesus’ teaching. It presents the heart of life in the kingdom of heaven At its core is this call from Jesus: “For I am saying to you, that if your° righteousness is not abounding more-than that … Continue reading The Will of The Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 1—The Beatitudes, Part 1)
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