Mining Gold from the Sermon on the Mount 5

Matthew 7:13-14

Near the conclusion of the Sermon, Jesus uses common imagery to emphasize the difference between those who follow His teaching.....and those who don't. The wide gate and broad…

Mining Gold from the Sermon on the Mount 4

Matthew 6:25-34

Following His instruction on the proper and improper use of treasure, Jesus addresses the powerful topic of worry. Believers should not fret over the necessities of life, as…

Mining Gold from the Sermon on the Mount 3

Matthew 6:19-24

The next section from the Sermon engages earthly wealth and blessing, also beginning with a warning by Jesus. He cautions, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on…

Mining Gold from the Sermon on the Mount 2

Matthew 6:9-13

After Jeeus cautions His close followers to avoid two pitfalls in prayer in this passage, He continues with an example of a concise model prayer. The Lord's Prayer…

Mining Gold from the Sermon on the Mount 1

Matthew 6:5-8

Springboarding from the recent study of the Beatitudes, our pre-Easter pursuit of Christ's ministry focus continues in Matthew's gospel. The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus'…