Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Beatitudes

    • Reversal of poor/mourning/meek (Matthew 5:2-5)

    • Merciful, pure, peacemakers (Matthew 5:6-9)

    • On persecution (Matthew 5:10-12)
  • 3

    Salt & Light

    • On discipleship (Matthew 5:13-16)
  • 4

    The Law and Prophets

    • Jesus as fulfilment of the OT (Matthew 5:17-20)
  • 5

    The Heart of the Torah

    • Murder, anger, & forgiveness (Matthew 5:20-26)

    • Adultery and fidelity (Matthew 5:27-32)

    • Swearing falsely and control (Matthew 5:33-37)

    • Revenge, forgiveness, and love (Matthew 5:38-48)
  • 6

    Treasure Narrative, part 1

    • Giving & fasting for the Father (Matthew 6:1-5, 16-18)

    • Praying to a Father, not a “god” (Matthew 6:6-8)
  • 7

    Lord’s Prayer

    • The coming of the kingdom (Matthew 6:9-10)

    • Letting the kingdom transform us (Matthew 6:11-15)
  • 8

    Treasure Narrative, part 2

    • Where treasure is, the heart is (Matthew 6:19-24)

    • Trusting in God’s provision (Matthew 6:25-30)

    • Seeking the kingdom (Matthew 6:31-34)
  • 9

    Kingdom Ethics

    • Against hypocrisy in criticism (Matthew 7:1-6)

    • Trusting in God’s generosity (Matthew 7:7-11)

    • The Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12)

    • The narrow gate (Matthew 7:13-14)

    • Recognition by fruits, not words (Matthew 7:15-23)

    • Building on the rock (Matthew 7:24-27)
  • 10

    Conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount

    • The triumph of the teacher (Matthew 7:28-29)