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Matthew 5 - Introduction

A Look At The Savior's Mind

Matthew Five

Matthew chapter five is part of that section of Scripture known as the "Sermon on the Mount." This is the longest continuous sermon from Jesus that is in our Bible. The Sermon on the Mount deals with practical things concerning every day living. We learn from Jesus' sermon that there must be a willingness on our part to be a doer of the word of God.

The mind of Christ is revealed in this great sermon. The Sermon on the Mount is recorded in Matthew five, six and seven. The teaching of Jesus was done with love and authority. In Matthew chapter four Jesus had declared that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. In Matthew five He began to give a description of what kingdom actions are to be like. Those in the kingdom must (1) have certain character, (2) obey certain commands, (3) face certain challenges, and (4) make certain choices. You can find the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount in all the gospels but only Matthew records it as a continuous message.

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See also Matthew 5 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    MATTHEW 5-7. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. This is the first of five blocks in which Mt. collects the greater part of the words of Jesus. He places it here in view of Mark 1:21. Attempts to locate the moun...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Sermon on the Mount It is instructive to find the Sermon on the Mount following close upon the works of mercy which would open men's hearts to receive the Saviour's words. It is a discourse about the...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    In this and the two following Chapter s the textual criticism rises to higher importance; the precise words spoken by our Lord being in question. CHS. 5–7. SERMON ON THE MOUNT It is instructive to fin...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _CHRIST BEGINNETH HIS SERMON ON THE MOUNT: DECLARING WHO ARE BLESSED, WHO ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, THE CITY ON AN HILL, THE CANDLE: THAT HE CAME TO FULFIL THE LAW. WHAT IT IS...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    SOME NOTES INTRODUCTORY TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FOR WHOM IS THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT INTENDED? Jesus laced this message with open declarations and not-too-hidden suggestions of His absolute authori...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:11 away (a-14) In those days conquerors transported conquered nations to distant seats, and replaced them by others, that national feeling might not subsist, but dependence be complete. 'Carrying aw...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    CHAPTER 5. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. This extended utterance of Jesus comes upon us as a surprise. Nothing goes before to prepare us to expect anything so transcendently great. The impressions made on...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Christ's sermon on the mount. (1,2) Who are blessed. (3-12) Exhortations and warnings. (13-16) Christ came to confirm the law. (17-20) The sixth commandment. (21-26) The seventh commandment. (27-32)...

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