Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Life in a Fallen World

‘Offers the perfect blend of scholarship and inspiration…a truly valuable book’ — BOOK JOURNAL

The Sermon on the Mount answers some of the most pressing questions that every Christian encounters: What is a Christian? Does the law of God still have a place in the Christian life? How can I learn to pray? How can I learn self-discipline? Why am I a prisoner to anxiety?

The Sermon on the Mount deals with these issues in a crisp, concise, and readable way. It provides an ideal introduction to Jesus’ great manifesto for life in his kingdom.

Contents

1. The kingdom of God has come: Matthew 4:23-5:2
2. What are you before God?: Matthew 5:3-5
3. Filled with righteousness and mercy: Matthew 5:6-7
4. Purity, peace and persecution: Matthew 5:8-12
5. Future blessings now: Matthew 5: 1-12
6. The Christian in the world: Matthew 5: 13-16
7. Jesus, the law, and the Christian: Matthew 5: 17-20
8. The pure in heart: Matthew 5:21-32
9. Oaths, eyes and enemies: Matthew 5:33-48
10. Life with Father: Matthew 6: 1-8, 16-18
11. How to pray and live: Matthew 6:9-15
12. Anxiety states cured: Matthew 6: 19-34
13. 20/20 vision: Matthew 7: 1-12
14. Choices: Matthew 7: 7-29