As we continue our study of the sermon on the mount we find jesus still discussing the righteousness of the kingdom 2. This commentary is an easy read and very concise, yet it has the best content of any other commentary on the sermon on the mount that i have read. The lucan parallel is in that gospels sermon on the plain lk 6. Jesus clarifies the law about adultery strongs 3431, moicheuo found in exodus 20. When you come to the book of proverbs and start reading your way through. Matthew 57, popularly known as the sermon on the mount, has been described as the essence of christianity and inspired many commentaries. Smith of the national opinion research center, roughly 15 percent of married or previously married americans have. In this video i explain how its vital to understand jesus words here in the context of the sermon on the mount as a whole. Bible blender december 10, 2014 divorce and adultery from the sermon on the mount matthew 5. Adultery and lust from the sermon on the mount even secret. Sam oneal is the coauthor of bible stories you may have forgotten and the bible answer book. Sermon on the mount adultery bible study biblewise. Adultery and lust you have heard that it was said, do not commit adultery. The sermon on the mount is recorded in chapters 57 in the book of matthew.
Jesus delivered this message near the beginning of his ministry and it is the longest of. Jesus states, whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery. The bible describes the insidious nature of sexual sin in similar terms. Wanted to cross over the ocean and live with those in massachusetts. The influence of the sermon on the mount is truly past reckoning. He tells us we commit murder in our heart when we hate. Though our society takes adultery lightly, it is a serious offense in the eyes of god 1. The sermon on the mount is recorded in the bible book of matthew 57. Jesus delivered this message near the beginning of his ministry and it is the longest of jesus sermons recorded in the new testament. Matthew 5 niv introduction to the sermon on the mount.
In many ways, the sermon on the mount is a faceoff between jesus and judaism. God listed it right after murder in the ten commandments exodus 20. In the short scope of the sermon on the mount, jesus could only cover the most important of subjects. He reminds them that gods law has always been against adultery. The sermon on the mount preventing adultery and divorce. Jesus uses the seventh commandment as a teaching tool to help his hearers see their need for the gospel. No doubt that is what jesus had in mind when he offered his interpretation of the seventh commandment. Sermon on the mount teaching on adultery family guardian. Jan 03, 2018 the sermon on the mount is recorded in the bible book of matthew 57. The focus of jesus teachings was how to live a life pleasing to god and the characteristics of christian discipleship. Smith of the national opinion research center, roughly 15 percent of married or previously married americans have committed adultery. In the sermon on the mount, jesus reveals the false practices and teachings of the supposedly righteous, religious leaders of his day. Adultery and lust from the sermon on the mount even secret thoughts and minor actions constitute sin matthew 5.
The sermon on the mount kindle edition by cheung, vincent. What are the major ideas of the sermon on the mount. Adultery series contributed by edward hardee on oct 20, 2011 message. Christian books on sermon on the mount best commentaries. Aug 24, 2018 the sermon on the mount is recorded in chapters 57 in the book of matthew. The sermon on the mount the effects of divorce mt 5. The best commentary on the sermon on the mount and i have read many. Such stumblingblocks might be certain books, movies, pictures, situations c. As we continue our study of the sermon on the mount, we find jesus in our text still discussing the righteousness of the kingdom 2. The lords prayer and the sermon on the mount in matthews gospel. Lundbom argues that it has proven too easy to deflect or disregard the main thrust of the sermon, which he characterizes as a mandate to holy living and a greater righteousness.
Its rare that a book published in the last fiftyfive years can, without exaggeration, be called a classic, but this one certainly deserves the label. Anna marr after creating quite the ruckus in jerusalem and sparking murderous hate in the hearts of many pharisees and sadducees, jesus leads his scruffy band of followers back up north to their home region of galilee. Lust, sexual promiscuity, adultery are also described as all consuming and highly destructive. As we continue our study of the sermon on the mount we find jesus still discussing the. Jesus uses the seventh commandment as a teaching tool to. You have heard that it was said, do not commit adultery, but i tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Martyn lloydjones, studies in the sermon on the mount eedermans. Any rational human being with a conscientious mind is bound to be influenced by its exuberant content regardless of religious background. For example, for those considering adultery, solomon asks, can a man scoop a flame into his lap and not have his clothes catch on fire. Divorce and adultery from the sermon on the mount matthew. Indictment against the puritanical beliefs of the day. To give this sermon a focus i want to deal primarily tonight with the particular sexual sin of adultery since this is what the commandment talks about specifically, but as we seek to understand this subject we shall be examining some basic principles for guiding our sexualities whether we are married or single. Its rare that a book published in the last fiftyfive years can, without exaggeration, be called. Even when circumstances dictate that one is better off not marrying, paul urges those who find themselves burning with passion to get married i corinthians 7.
One cannot fully grasp the things jesus is talking about in the sermon on the mount without a fairly careful reading of matthew 23. If i had to use just one book in preparation for these sermon, id probably use this one. It is the discourse section of the first book and contains sayings of jesus derived from q and from m. Having dealt with the subject of murder, he now addressed the subject of adultery 2730 3. And so the sermon on the mount is a confrontation between jesus and the scribes and the pharisees, who will be his most aggressive opponents in the gospels. The sermon on the mount in the light of the temple.
The sermon on the mount is a text book i first read back in 2010. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1985, 163200. The sermon on the mount is an amazing teaching and it gives us a greater picture of what jesus expects christians to live like. Having dealt with the subjects of murder 2126 and adultery 2730, he now addresses the matter of divorce 32 3. So long as a man supported his wife and family there was no shame whatsoever in extra marital. Jesus says, anyone who divorces his wife causes her to commit adultery and anyone who marries a divorced woman. We commit adultery in our heart when we lust after someone who is not our spouse. Differences between 3rd nephi and the sermon on the mount. The sermon on the mount and the sermon on the plain jesus gave many examples of how to apply his ethical teachings in his sermon of the mount matthew chapters 57 and the shorter sermon on the plain luke 6. Within judaism there was a distinction between bodies of water with living water and salt water known as smitten water being the most efficacious bmiqw. Best books on the best sermon the gospel coalition. James picture of plants yielding fruit according to their kind is clearly similar to that used in both the sermon on the mount and the sermon on the plain. He is a former editor for christianity today and lifeway christian resources. Kingdom citizens and adultery part 1 sermon on the mount.
The effect of what jesus teaches on this subject is even more challenging than his. In the sermon on the mount, one of the topics jesus speaks to the crowd about is adultery. Popular sermon on the mount books meet your next favorite book. The sermon on the mount is a book that helps me gain spiritual perception, understand the nature of divine wisdome and the power of prayer. In this video i explain how its vital to understand jesus words here in the context of the sermon on the mount as a. You heard that it was said, you must not commit adultery. The sermon on the mountpreventing adultery and divorce. Even when circumstances dictate that one is better off not marrying, paul urges those who find themselves burning with passion to. This is the great manifesto of the kingdom of god the sermon on the mount was addressed to the disciples, not to the multitudes. Recently i stumbled upon a refreshingly honest article even though it is 30 years old about students reactions to the sermon on the mount. The sermon on the mount and politics the christian exile. Remember i give you the definition of lust a while back when we were looking at the book of james.
He called the citizens of his kingdom to be the salt of the earth and to be a light to the world mt. Caught in the act of adultery, dragged naked by force into a public gathering place, humiliated by her sin, separated from anyone or lover to protect her, judged and sentenced to death without trial by selfrighteous leaders, and placed before the king of kings who is pure and holy this is how the apostle john describes the opening scene of one of the most poignant and. Adultery means a married person having sexual intercourse with someone who is not their husband or wife but jesus goes beyond this and says that. The sermon on the mount in the jst and the book of mormon. However, new testament professor charles quarles believes a fair number of those volumes either present christs sermon as containing an impossible spiritual ethic or instead dilute its message so much that hardly any ethical challenge remains. And this prohibition is intended to prohibit more than sex outside of marriage by a married person. The sermon on the mount occupies chapters 5, 6 and 7 of the gospel of matthew.
Dealing with the subject of adultery through the sermon on the mount. Sermon on the mount group use video bundle lifeway. Both gospel accounts have this teaching happening early in jesus public ministry. This week he begins teaching a deeper obedience to the dos. Biblical teachings, sermon on the mount, sermon on the mount bible study the next command has to do with adultery and lusting. Under gods law the penalty for adultery was severe death for both guilty parties. Amid the considerable erudition expended on the sermon, however, jack r. Differences between 3rd nephi and the sermon on the mount ever since the publication of the book of mormon, one of the standard criticisms raised by those seeking to discredit the book has been the assertion that it plagiarizes the king james version of the bible, and the chief instance of alleged plagiarism is the sermon on the mount. Before you answer, read jesuss words in the sermon on the mount. The standard to which we hold ourselves is often worlds apart from what is required by our lord. The sermon has been one of the most widely quoted elements of the canonical gospels this is the first of the five discourses of matthew, the other four being matthew 10, matthew 153, matthew 18 and the olivet discourse in matthew 24 the sermon is set early in the ministry of jesus after he has been.
Here are the main summary points, scriptures, and lessons from the sermon on the mount. The sermon on the mount and going beyond the law reading acts. After discussing the deadliness of prolonged anger, jesus turned his attention to the seventh of the ten commandments, saying. It has become the basic text in the many emmet fox books i now study and use for meditations. Cloward, the sermon on the mount in the jst and the book of mormon, in the joseph smith translation. While the law may have been very strict and confusing, jesus broadens our way of thinking of ethics. Adultery, lust, and the spirit of marriage matthew 5. Jesus speaks on adultery sermon by martin wiles, matthew 5. Because christ lives in us, we will fulfill the righteous requirements of the law against adultery. If any one will piously and soberly consider the sermon which our lord jesus christ spoke on the mount, as we read it in the gospel according to matthew, i think that he will find in it, so far as regards the highest morals, a perfect standard of the christian life. The teaching of jesus that has come to be known as the sermon on the mount, is recorded in the gospel of matthew and similar teaching can also be found in lukes gospel.
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