Have you ever felt stalled out in your discipleship to Jesus? Do you feel like religion has failed you? Or maybe you feel like you need a fresh start?
Join us as we delve into the profound wisdom and practical guidance found in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. Jesus' incredible and foundational teaching explores the stark contrast between the world's values and the kingdom of God, and emphasizes the importance of making intentional choices that align with God's will. Each sermon focuses on a specific aspect of Jesus' teachings, such as love for enemies, the pursuit of righteousness, and the importance of prayer and fasting. By examining these principles, the series will equip followers of Jesus to navigate the challenges of life with faith, courage, and a commitment to following Christ.
The following is designed with you in mind, to help you process your discipleship to Jesus, take steps of obedience, and to encourage you in your faith. The study is usable with a group, or on your own. The links below each contain a teaching video, a few thoughts on the content of the video, and questions to help you go deeper.
Lesson 1: Choosing the Narrow Path
Lesson 2: Spiritual Poverty: The First Step to Transformation
Lesson 3: Mourning: A Pathway Forward
Lesson 4: Meekness: Power Under Control
Lesson 5: Hungry for More: Pursuing God’s Righteousness
Lesson 6: Mercy Triumphs over Judgement
Lesson 8: Peacemakers in a World of Conflict
Lesson 9: The Persecuted:When Faith Provokes Opposition
Lesson 10: Bringing Out the Best: Gospel Influence in a Broken World
Lesson 12: The Heart, Anger, and Healing
Lesson 13: Guarding the Heart: Beyond the Letter of the Law
Lesson 14: Loving Our Enemies in a Broken World
Lesson 15: Masks Off: Living Authentically Before God
Lesson 16: Building a House of Prayer