THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Proclamation of the Kingdom

of Heaven

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION• Noah was a preacher of righteousness• Moses was a powerful speaker—

read the Book of Deuteronomy• Joshua challenged the people• Prophets of old: Ezekiel, Daniel,

Jeremiah, Hosea and Amos— powerful messages

• Paul in the New Testament• Jesus the Master Teacher—spell-

binding, powerful or more comprehensive

INTRODUCTION• First recorded sermon, beginning

public ministry• Sermon on the Mount–Matthew 5—7

• Constitution of New Testament–New Law—Christ’s Law

• “Old Testament is the gospel concealed and the New Testament is the gospel of Christ revealed.”

INTRODUCTION• Deep with the aims of the “new

kingdom”—the “kingdom of heaven”

• Previewing and proclaiming the introduction of “kingdom of heaven”

• Not a physical kingdom (like Moses)• Spiritual kingdom--quite a

difference for the Jews

INTRODUCTION• Gospel preached to Abraham–Genesis 12:1-3; Galatians 3:8

• Prophecy by the prophets–Daniel 2:44,45; Isaiah 9:6,7

• Grace and truth by Christ– John 1:14-18

LUKE 16:16

“The law and the prophets were until

John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached,

and everyone is pressing into it.”

THE LINEAGE

• Begin with David (2 Samuel 7:12-14)• Forerunner of Christ (Matthew 3:3)• Repentance is required (Matthew 3:7,8)• Anointed King (Matthew 3:13-17)• Devil can’t unseat Him (Matthew 4:1-

11)• Fishers of men (Matthew 4:17-19)• Confirmed by signs and wonders

(Matthew 4:23-26)

CHARTER OF NEW SPIRITUAL ISRAEL

• 10 Commandments– Charter and constitution of Old Testament

• Sermon on the Mount– Does the same for New Testament Israel

• Under Moses– Civil government—civil covenant

• Under Christ– Spiritual kingdom—spiritual covenant

• Came not to extend—but fulfill and remove it– Matthew 5:17,18; Hebrews 10:9

SERMON ON THE MOUNTIN THE EPISTLES

• Attitudes and Character of a Christian– Matthew 5:3-12; Galatians 5:22,23;

Colossians 3:5-10

• Salt and Light (Influence and Example)– Matthew 5:13-16; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 2:21

• Fulfill and Prepare for New Law– Matthew 5:17-19; Galatians 3:16;

Hebrews 10:9,10

• Righteousness must exceed the Pharisees– Matthew 5:20; James 1:22; 1 John 3:17

• Murder– Matthew 5:21-26; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

SERMON ON THE MOUNTIN THE EPISTLES

• Adultery– Matthew 5:27-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5,18

• Oaths—Making Word Count– Matthew 5:33-37; James 5:12

• The Love Mile– Matthew 5:38-42; Romans 12:17-21;

14:13

• Giving of Alms– Matthew 6:1-5; Galatians 6:7,8

• Teaching on Prayer– Matthew 6:6-13; James 5:16

SERMON ON THE MOUNTIN THE EPISTLES

• Teaching on Forgiveness– Matthew 6:14,15; Ephesians 4:32

• Fasting– Matthew 6:16-18; 2 Peter 1:6

• Materialism– Matthew 6:19-21; Romans 12:1,2

• Serving Two Masters– Matthew 6:22-24; 1 Corinthians 10:21

• Worry—Seek God First!– Matthew 6:25-34; 1 Peter 5:7

SERMON ON THE MOUNTIN THE EPISTLES

• Judging--Hypocrites– Matthew 7:1-5; James 3:10-12

• Depending on God– Matthew 7:6-12; Philippians 4:13

• Two Eternal Destinies– Matthew 7:13,14; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9

• False Prophets– Matthew 7:15-23; 2 Peter 2:1-5

• Two Builders– Matthew 7:24-27; 1 Corinthians 3:11-17

FALSE VIEWS OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

• Extend the Old Law—Clarify – Corrected just the traditions of Pharisees, not giving a new

law. Not So “I SAY UNTO YOU” Jeremiah 31:31-34

• The Premillennialism View– Preparing the kingdom—Jews rejection of kingdom and Him.

Postponed and to be done later! False! Colossians 1:13; Revelation 1:9

• Social Gospel View of the Sermon– World sure—but not the next. Make this one as good as can

be! Good “ethical teaching.”

• The Ecumenical View– Meaning “inner faith.” Good ethical principles practiced by

all religions. Doctrinal differences never important to Jesus. Not accurate! Matthew 7:13,14, 21-23

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Proclamation of the Kingdom

of Heaven

THE GREATEST SERMON BY THE

MASTER HIMSELF!