Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (part 1)
Hi there!
In this study lesson we are looking at Matthew 5 (which is divided into two
lessons). I want to remind you that you can’t really study the Gospels the same
way we study the Old Testament portion of this series.
I also
want to remind you that Matthew sometimes writes topically, because he is
teaching and showing how Jesus fulfilled God’s Word.
Look at
Luke 24:13-27. When the two disciples
were on the road walking home that Sunday morning and Jesus started talking to
them, what did He do? He started reminding them (teaching them—see verse 27)
what Scripture had said about Him in the Old Testament, and how it had been
fulfilled. This is exactly how Matthew writes; to show what Scripture had said
about Jesus and how He fulfilled God’s Word thus showing He was the Messiah.
Matthew doesn’t follow an exact chronological order like Luke does (BUT that
was also Luke’s purpose as he states in Luke 1). Matthew writes similar to Mark
but again doesn’t keep to a chronological order like Mark (even though Mark
isn’t as detailed in his writing as Luke).
John’s writing
is in chronological order just as Luke (and Mark) is. But that’s because his
writing served for a different purpose and so he didn’t write about a lot of
day to day events. Which he even states at the end of his book (John 21:25).
So, when
reading the Book of Matthew, you must remember that he was teaching about
Jesus. And showing (just as Jesus did) that what had been written about Him was
being fulfilled and also writing as an eye witness to what he was and could
testify to.
- Look at Matt. 28:19 and notice the
wording he uses… (and the words teach them…).
- Look at Mark 16:15 and notice that
even though it is the same command; Mark focus’ on a different word
(preach).
- There is really a difference between
preaching and teaching. Just as there are preachers and teachers. They
both are serving God, but a preacher does just that--- PREACHES a message.
But what does a TEACHER do? A Teacher gets more into detail and helps to
give understanding to a preacher’s message. So, this is the difference
between Matthew and Mark;
- Matthew writes in a teaching style---
giving more detail and does so topically in some places to put similar
topics together.
- Mark writes as a preacher! Straight
to the point, short and gives a message.
- Luke studied the facts of all that had
been said about Jesus and what had happened and then worked to give a
full account in chronological order… looking at the facts… talking to
witnesses, to present an account of Jesus’ ministry.
So again,
with that being said, there are times when Matthew wrote topically. Which is
why I suggest to you to mark certain verses as we are mainly studying the Book
of Matthew at the moment. If you do, then as we look at the other Books, you
can see where they tie in.
I do have
a full stepping stones reading guide that has the harmony of ALL four Gospels
together following Jesus’ ministry and footsteps to the Cross. I also have a
very detailed study of the Gospels looking at verse by verse of ALL four
Gospels together to see how between ALL four Gospels gives us Jesus’ journey.
If you would like more information about THAT study, then please let me know.
Introduction: Matthew leaves chapter 4 and goes straight
into the Sermon on the Mount (which we are going to see here in chapters 5-7).
Much has actually happened in Jesus life between chapter 4 and chapter 5, but
again there is a purpose for Matthew waiting to share insights.
Where
Matthew 5 starts is AFTER Jesus had met Matthew, and had some other events,
including going up alone to pray all night before choosing His 12 disciples to
become His apostles. You see, Jesus had come back from Jerusalem again (and on
the way back from Jerusalem-- after healing a man’s hand—is where this
multitude is coming from—and why).
So, where
Matthew picks up in this chapter is after several other things and goes
straight into the sermon on the Mount.
Suggestion: Next to chapter 5 write (SS41).
Insights: The best way to study this sermon is to
JUST let Jesus talk, and then look up certain verses to consider. So, that is
how we are going to approach this chapter.
Read
Matt. 5:1-12 and Luke 6:20-26 then list the 10 blessings and the corresponding
references for each.
#1 (vs 3)
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→Now look up Isa 61:1 and Isa. 66:2
#2 (vs 4)
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→Now look up Isa 61:2-3, 2 Cor. 1:7, and
Rev. 21:4
#3 (vs 5)
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→Now look up Ps. 37:11
#4 (vs 6)
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→Now look up Ps. 42:2 and Isa 55:1-2
#5 (vs 7)
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→Now look up Pr. 19:17, 2 Tim. 1:16, and
Heb. 6:10
#6 (vs 8)
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→Now look up Ps. 24:4-5
#7 (vs 9)
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→Now look up James 3:17-18
#8 (vs
10) _________________________________
→Now look up 2 Tim. 2:11-12 and 1 Peter 3:14
#9 (vs
11) __________________________________
→Now look up 1 Peter 4:14
#10 (vs
12) __________________________________
→Now look up Acts 5:41, Rom. 5:3, James 1:2-4
That’s all for now! I hope you are enjoying your study,
Kassie
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