The Unexpected Sermon on the Mount
Classes
Class 1: The Tale of Two Mountains
The class explores the Sermon on the Mount, contrasting Jesus' teachings with the Mosaic law, emphasizing the concept of righteousness and the Beatitudes. It highlights Jesus' message of blessing and mercy, challenging traditional views of legalism and righteousness.
Class 2: What Righteousness is
The class explores Jesus' teachings on righteousness in the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the need for exceeding the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. It discusses the practical implications of Jesus' commandments and the impossibility of attaining righteousness through mere adherence to rules.
Class 3: What Righteousness isn't
The class explores Matthew 6, focusing on Jesus' teachings about righteousness, charity, and fasting. It emphasizes that actions perceived as righteous, such as charity and self-sacrifice, may not be truly righteous if they are done for personal gain or recognition.
Class 4: Judge Not
The class explores Matthew 7:1-6, discussing the impossibility of not judging others and the hypocrisy in judging while ignoring one's own faults. It emphasizes the importance of humility, recognizing personal inadequacies, and the need for grace and forgiveness.