What Does Successful Living Look Like?
Beatitudes / Salt / Light
In the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus redefines what it means to live a truly blessed and flourishing life. Instead of celebrating power, wealth, or status, He describes the character of people who belong to God’s Kingdom—those who are humble, merciful, faithful, and committed to peace. Jesus then calls His followers to live as “salt” and “light,” bringing goodness, truth, and hope into the world around them.
Who Are You Really Living For?
(Treasure / two masters)
Jesus warns that religious activity can easily become a way of seeking approval from others rather than a genuine expression of devotion to God. Through teachings about generosity, fasting, and the pursuit of treasure, He challenges His listeners to examine their motives and loyalties. The question is not simply what we do, but who we are ultimately living for.
Is Following Jesus Just About Keeping the Rules?
Law / Anger / Lust
Jesus makes it clear that following Him is not simply about obeying a list of religious rules. True righteousness goes deeper than outward behavior and reaches the attitudes and intentions of the heart. Through teachings about anger and reconciliation, Jesus shows that God’s concern is not only what we do, but who we are becoming.
How Do We Live Without Fear or Judgment?
(Worry / judging / golden rule)
Many people struggle with anxiety about the future and with the tendency to judge others harshly. In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites His followers into a different way of living—one marked by trust in God’s care and humility toward others. Through teachings about worry, prayerful dependence, and the Golden Rule, Jesus shows how life in God’s Kingdom is shaped by trust and generosity.
Why Do Our Motives matter to God?
Receiving Mercy / Extending Grace / Loving Enemies
In Matthew 6, Jesus turns from outward behavior to the deeper issue of the heart. He teaches that spiritual practices like giving, prayer, and forgiveness are not meant to be performances for others, but expressions of a genuine relationship with God. In this session we explore why God cares not only about what we do, but why we do it, and how a life shaped by God’s grace begins to reflect His mercy toward others.
What Kind of Foundation Is Your Life Built On?
(Wise and foolish builders)
Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful invitation to put His teachings into practice. Using vivid images like the narrow gate and the wise and foolish builders, He challenges His listeners to consider what foundation their lives are built upon. True discipleship, Jesus teaches, is not just hearing His words but living them out in everyday life.
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