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Sermon on the Mount — Essential Teachings for Christian Life
A study of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, His lessons about Christian lifestyle and ethics.
32 lessons~7hFr. Mesrop Ash
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Course outline
Week 1 — Sermon on the Mount Overview
- Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
- The Setting and Audience of the Sermon
- Judaism, Law, and Matthew's Gospel
- Structure, Themes, and Orthodox Reading
Week 2 — The Beatitudes
- The Beatitudes as a Spiritual Journey
- Humility, Mourning, and Meekness
- Righteousness, Mercy, and Purity of Heart
- Peacemaking and Persecution
- Practicing the Beatitudes
Week 3 — Salt, Light, and Fulfilling the Law
- Formed for Mission
- Salt of the Earth
- Losing Saltiness and Shining Light
- Good Works and God's Glory
- Christ Fulfills the Law
Week 4 — The Antitheses
- The Law Fulfilled and Deepened
- Anger, Lust, and Self-Control
- Marriage, Oaths, and Retaliation
- Loving Enemies and the Call to Perfection
Week 5 — Authentic Piety and the Lord's Prayer
- Authentic Piety
- The Lord's Prayer as a Spiritual Program
- Forgiveness, Temptation, and Deliverance
- Fasting with Joy and Humility
- Integrating Piety and Kingdom Life
Week 6 — Righteous Relationships and Discernment
- Foundation for Righteous Relationships
- Treasures and the Heart
- Spiritual Sight and Providence
- Judgment, Mercy, and Discernment
- Prayer and the Golden Rule
Week 7 — The Narrow Path Conclusion
- The Concluding Challenge
- The Narrow Way and False Teachers
- Authentic Faith and Building on the Rock
- Christ's Authority and the Three Tests