Matthew 5 - 7
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Series descriptionThis series expires on 31/12/13
The Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5-7 - is considered by many to be Jesus' finest teaching. In fact, some consider it the most challenging, profound teaching ever delivered by anyone. Ever. Sadly, it is often misunderstood, misused and discarded. In this series, you will learn how to interpret the Sermon in a way that liberates the text and encourages you to believe that when properly understood, you are able to use it to order your life. That's what it was intended to do. To help followers of Jesus live in such a way that their lives within his kingdom shone with grace, mercy and displayed all the qualities that he himself showed us. It's not impossible to obey the Sermon on the Mount, but a good guide to understanding it is essential. Here's the guide. The Lord bless you as you listen.
Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
An episode introducing the Sermon on the Mount. What's so special about the sermon, and what does it teach us about the Kingdom of God?
Who's blessed?! Part One
An episode looking at the first couple of beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount, reading from Matthew 5.1-4.
Who's blessed?! Part Two
An episode looking at three more beatitudes and delving further into the character of God as reflected in the values of his kingdom, reading from Matthew 5.5-7.
Who's blessed?! Part Three
An episode looking at the last few beatitudes that deal with purity, peacemaking and suffering for the kingdom, reading from Matthew 5.8-12.
Salt & Light
An episode looking at Jesus' analogies of his disciples as salt and light, reading from Matthew 5.13-16.