The Sermon on the Mount
Art: The Sermon on the Mount by Laura James
In the words of A.J. Levine, the Sermon on the Mount is a "beginner's guide to the kingdom of heaven." You are invited to join us as we gather together, just as the Disciples did so many years ago, at the feet of Jesus to hear his teaching and explore how we might live in his kingdom. This course will begin on Zoom but will hopefully transition to in-person soon. If you are not currently receiving emails from Pastor Ronnie, please use the sign-up link below to add your name to the class email list in order to receive course information and a Zoom invitation.
Session 1: Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount (5/10/21)
Session 2: The Beatitudes (5/17/21)
Session 3: The Beatitudes, Part II (5/24/21)
Session 4: The Beatitudes, Part III (5/31/21)
Flourishing are the poor in spirit because the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Flourishing are the mourners because they will be comforted.
Flourishing are the humble because they will inherit the earth.
Flourishing are the ones hungering and thirsting for righteousness because they will be satisfied.
Flourishing are the merciful because they will be given mercy.
Flourishing are the pure in heart because they will see God.
Flourishing are the peacemakers because they will be called the children of God.
Flourishing are the ones persecuted on account of righteousness because the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Flourishing are you whenever people revile and slander you and speak all kinds of evil against you on account of me. Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven. In this same way people slandered the prophets who came before you.
Translated by Jonathan Pennington