It is the most famous sermon ever preached - the 'sermon on the mount.'

In Matthew 5, Jesus starts this sermon with a series of blessings (or beatitudes). What were these blessings all about? And how were they received by hurting, downtrodden people who were used to the legalism of the Pharisees?

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) How do the blessings of Matthew 5 contrast to the woes of Matthew 23?

B) Who was Christ's audience for this particular sermon?

C) What does it mean to be 'salt' and 'light' in the world around us?



First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport MS

Web: www.fpcgulfport.org

It is the most famous sermon ever preached - the 'sermon on the mount.'
In Matthew 5, Jesus starts this sermon with a series of blessings (or beatitudes). What were these blessings all about? And how were they received by hurting, downtrodden people who were used to the legalism of the Pharisees?
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) How do the blessings of Matthew 5 contrast to the woes of Matthew 23?
B) Who was Christ's audience for this particular sermon?
C) What does it mean to be 'salt' and 'light' in the world around us?
 
First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport MS
Web: <a href="http://www.fpcgulfport.org">www.fpcgulfport.org</a>

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Holt explains difficult theological topics in clear, accessible ways.

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Holt explains difficult theological topics in clear, accessible ways.

Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt of First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport, MS.

RADIO FPC

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi.

"Faith comes through hearing." Sermons and classes by Rev. Dr. Toby Holt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Advertisement