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Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7
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Part 1 Matthew 5.3-16 –Opening statement of the beatitudes –Sayings about salt and light
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Part 2 Matt. 5.17-7.12 Interpretation of the Torah Repetition in text: “the Law and the prophets”
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Part 3 Mt. 7.13-27 Final exhortation, teaching or conclusion
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Review What areas of life & behaviour are in the Sermon on the Mount?
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What would the world look like if the ideas of the Sermon were fulfilled? God is in charge A world that reflects God No: –Anger –Name-calling –Unfaithfulness –Retaliation / violence There will be Forgiveness Trust sharing
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What does the Sermon describe? A generous response to the unexpected and unlimited generosity initiated by God.
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The ethics of the Sermon on the Mount The Justice of the Kingdom of God “already in our midst, but not fully revealed” “eschatological ethics” –Referring to “end-times” –“the fullness of time –Strives for infinite good
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