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Fall 2025: The Greatest Sermon Ever
In the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5-7 we find Jesus' first recorded sermon, known as "The Sermon on the Mount." Not long before he preached this sermon, Jesus said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” The Hebrew word for "repent" means "to turn around. The Greek word means "to change your mind."
In the days of Roman occupation of Israel, Jesus was calling for people to abandon their selfish paths of attempted survival and adopt a new way of life. His presence and his call required a response. The phrase "kingdom of heaven" makes this kingdom seem like something so far off that it cannot be reached. However, it’s important to note the kingdom was not somewhere new for them to go. Instead, Jesus had brought the kingdom to earth. Through him, it already had arrived.
The Sermon on the Mount is the response Jesus is calling for in the lives of all of his followers. It is the change of direction and change of mind brought about by Jesus. As we move through this sermon, we will seek to align our way of life with Jesus.
In the days of Roman occupation of Israel, Jesus was calling for people to abandon their selfish paths of attempted survival and adopt a new way of life. His presence and his call required a response. The phrase "kingdom of heaven" makes this kingdom seem like something so far off that it cannot be reached. However, it’s important to note the kingdom was not somewhere new for them to go. Instead, Jesus had brought the kingdom to earth. Through him, it already had arrived.
The Sermon on the Mount is the response Jesus is calling for in the lives of all of his followers. It is the change of direction and change of mind brought about by Jesus. As we move through this sermon, we will seek to align our way of life with Jesus.
