In His sweeping depiction of kingdom citizenship, Jesus utters some of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture. Both practical and profound, the sermon asks of us the same questions it posed to its original hearers: How should a disciple relate to sin? To others? To the Law? How does a disciple think, speak, and act? What is the nature of true righteousness? It was a message intended to turn upside down every expectation His closest followers might have. What does it mean to be a citizen of the kingdom of Heaven? Matthew's gospel opens with three chapters containing Jesus' longest recorded message - a sermon given to His disciples early in His ministry to articulate what the life of a Christ-follower would look like. Teaching videos are key to the understanding of this study. The Sermon on the Mount - Bible Study Book includes a small-group experience for 9 sessions, individual study, applicable Scripture, a group discussion guide, and a leader's guide to help group members learn what it means to be a citizen of the kingdom of Heaven according to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
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