Sermon on the Mount

This class is to memorize the sermon on the mount. The decks are divided up according to a simple outline of the sermon. The fuller outline is as follows: 5:1-16 Introduction to the Sermon * 5:2-11 The blessings and the people of the kingdom * 5:13-16 The purpose of the people of the kingdom 5:17-7:6 The Law of the Kingdom * 5:17-20 Introduction to the law of the kingdom * 5:17 The ruler/lawgiver/ “fulfiller of the law” of the kingdom * 5:18 The permanence of the law of the kingdom * 5:20 The standard of the law is higher than the standard of the pharisees * 5:21-6:34 The Law of the Kingdom: A Proper Heart Attitude in Contrast to the Pharisees * 5:21-30 Not mere outward conformity but inward obedience * 5:31-48 Not the letter of the law but the spirit * 6:1-18 Not seeking the praise of men but the praise of God * 6:19-24 Not seeking worldly treasure, but heavenly * 6:25-34 An application of the law: Therefore, do not be anxious. * 7:1-6 Concluding Remarks Concerning the Law: Who it’s for and how to apply it to them * 7:1-5 Apply this standard to yourself, and only then other members of the kingdom * 7:6 Do not apply this standard to those who are not members of the kingdom 7:7-12 Summary: What you should have learned up to this point (summary of 5:1-7:6) * 7:7-11 Trust in Your Father for All Things * 7:12 Love your neighbor as yourself 7:13-27 Exhortation to Listen to Jesus * 7:13-14 The Way of Destruction & The Way of Life * 7:15-20 Those Who Will Lead You Out of the Way of Life * 7:21-23 Those Who Believe They are In the Way of Life * 7:24-27 How to Make Sure You are In the Way: Hear & Do 7:28-29 The Crowds Astonishment & Jesus’ Authority