Bible Characters – Sermon on the Mount
Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:21-26 (Anger) Jesus advises us on how to deal with anger. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:27-30 (Adultery) Jesus states, "Whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery." Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce) Jesus goes against the modern theory and shares his thoughts on divorce. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:33-37 (Oaths) Jesus says, "It has been said, 'Don't break your oaths,' but I say, 'Don't make any oaths.'" Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:38-42 (Retaliation) In these passages on retaliation Jesus give us four very interesting examples of how act when we are mistreated or if someone asks us for something. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:43-48 (Loving Enemies) Jesus teaches us the importance of loving not just our friends, but also our enemies. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:1-4 (Almsgiving) Jesus us reminds of the importance of quiet and humble giving that is focused on our love for God and others instead of love of praise. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:16-18 (Fasting) Fasting is the third tenet of the Jewish religion and means "deny yourself". Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:19-21 (Treasures) Jesus teaches us about the importance and permanency of heaven-based treasure Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:22-23 (Eyes) The "eye" reflects the moral qualities of a person and is a conduit to the activities of the body. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:24 (Two Masters) Jesus says, "No one can serve two masters." Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:25-30 (Don't Worry, Part 1) In part 1 we look at Jesus' instructions about why we don't need to worry in verses 25-30 from Matthew 6. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:25-30 (Don't Worry, Part 2) In part 2 we look at verses 31-34 from Matthew 6 and discover the importance of staying in the present and trusting God's everpresent care. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:5-15 (The Lord's Prayer) Bible scholar Mary Jane Chaignot shares inspiring insights on the Lord's Prayer. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:5-8 (Praying in Secret) Jesus gives three examples that have to do with "prayer, charity, and fasting." Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:1-6 (Don't Judge) "Do not judge," is an imperative. It really means "do not pass judgment upon." Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:12 (The Golden Rule) "So therefore, in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you...." Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:13-14 (Two Gates) Jesus states, a true disciple chooses the narrow gate that leads to a way of obedience and ethics. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:15-20 (Two Doers) Jesus is, once again, reminding his audience that simply reciting the precepts of the Sermon is no substitute for actually doing the work that is commanded. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:15-20 (Two Fruit Trees) Jesus helps us learn to distinguish between true and false prophets. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:24-27 (Two Builders) Jesus assures his listeners that after the storm, the house built on rock will still be standing firm. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:28-29 (The Impact of Jesus' Words) The end of the Sermon Matthew continues with a description of the impact of Jesus' teaching upon the crowds. Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:7-11 (Ask, Seek, Knock) Jesus says, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." |
