The Sermon on the Mount
Christ’s greatest sermon on kingdom living, mercy, and true righteousness. It calls us to purity of heart, trust in the Father, and a life shaped by the Beatitudes.
Key Scriptures (NKJV)
“And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’”
— Matthew 5:1-3
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:14-16
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
— Matthew 6:34
“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
— Matthew 7:24
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Read in Context
Each key scripture above sits inside a full chapter. Open or hear the whole chapter to see what God’s Word says around the verse.
Matthew 5
Key scriptures: Matthew 5:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16
Matthew 6
Key scripture: Matthew 6:34
Matthew 7
Key scripture: Matthew 7:24
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Study Focus
Read Matthew 5–7 slowly and prayerfully. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where your heart aligns with the Beatitudes and where it needs to grow. Consider how these teachings change everyday life.
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