Mike Mazzalongo #4 – Discourse #1 5:1 – 7:29

When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, - Matthew 5:1-2

5 Topics for Sermon on the Mount 1.Beatitudes – 5: The Law – 5: Relationship with God – 6: Relationship with others – 7: The way of life – 7:13-29

Beatitudes Beatitudo Blessed

I. Beatitudes 9 in all Begin the same way Make a promise Deal with spiritual things Directed at people in the Kingdom

Beatitudes were contradictions that challenged the pre-conceived notions of life and philosophy.

In the Beatitudes Jesus describes man in his regenerated state.

II. The Law “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:20

LAW What Teachers Taught What Jesus Taught

5 Areas of Teaching 1.Murder – vs. 21

5 Areas of Teaching 1.Murder – vs Adultery – vs. 27

5 Areas of Teaching 1.Murder – vs Adultery – vs Vows – vs. 33

5 Areas of Teaching 1.Murder – vs Adultery – vs Vows – vs Justice – vs. 38

5 Areas of Teaching 1.Murder – vs Adultery – vs Vows – vs Justice – vs Nationalism – vs. 43

III. Relationship with God Practice Goodness

III. Relationship with God Practice Goodness Pray to God

III. Relationship with God Practice Goodness Pray to God Trust in God

IV. Relationship with others “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. - Matthew 7:12

V. The Way of Life Enter by the Narrow Way

V. The Way of Life Enter by the Narrow Way Beware of False Prophets

V. The Way of Life Enter by the Narrow Way Beware of False Prophets Don’t just Hear, DO!

Next Lesson Read Narrative #2 List heading on your worksheet. Keep a record of your nuggets.