The Sermon on the Mount would certainly be one of the most familiar teachings of Jesus. It is often referred to in various literary writings and political speeches, and those who embrace religions other than Christianity frequently quote it. I would even assume that that when an unbeliever decides to read his Bible, he probably turns to Matthew’s Gospel, and before too long he is reading the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount opens with the “beatitudes” which give the key to understanding the sermon. These beatitudes describe the very likeness of Jesus Christ Himself as the necessary qualities required of all who are members of the Kingdom of God. These qualities do not cause salvation, but are the evidence of salvation once accomplished. We recently examined anger and murder, lust and adultery, divorce and remarriage. integrity and speech, justice and love, and hatred and love. Tonight we change pace and examine pleasing God in praying. Our habits and intentions in prayer reveal much about our attitude toward God. It is important to examine those attitudes for issues that God reveals as barriers to an effective and fulfilling prayer life. As subjects in the kingdom of God we must listen carefully to the words of Jesus as He defines our obligations in such real world situations. We must heed His instructions if we desire not to be embarrassed when we come before Him. A course notebook for this series is available at a nominal charge, on request.
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Richard Goswiller, M.A., D.B.S., Th.D., is the founder and director of Living in Christ Ministries. Rich was raised in southern California and began his walk with the Lord there in 1975. Rich entered full timeChristian ministry in 1978. Since then, he has been serving the Lord...