Jesus' Greatest Hits
The Beautitudes
Matthew 4:23-5:12
The Sermon on the Mount is a collection of Jesus' greatest teachings, an introductory guide to the kingdom of heaven. Â They are instructions on the Way, the lifestyle, of the faithful disciple. Â "Blessed are..."
Jesus' Greatest Hits
A Jewish Salvation
Matthew 5:17-20
Jesus was a faithful follower of Scripture — what we call the Old Testament. His teachings build on his reverence for the Torah and its' life of life.
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Jesus' Greatest Hits
Holy Practices
Matthew 5:13-16, 6:1-18
Discipleship lifestyle is build around holy practices like worship, prayer, almsgiving, and fasting. Â These practices help us become complete and at peace. Â They connect us to God and God's dream for the world.
Jesus' Greatest Hits
Our Father
Matthew 6:9-15
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
The way we pray defines us and demonstrates our relationship to God. Â Jesus taught a way to pray that honors God and connects us to ourselves and our community.
Jesus' Greatest Hits
Finding Your Treasure
Matthew 6:19-7:5
The material world is a blessing from God and is a source of distance from God. Jesus taught a posture toward wealth and treasure that instructs his disciples to seek true treasure.
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Jesus' Greatest Hits
Living Into the Kingdom
Matthew 7:6-27
The kingdom of heaven is now and not yet. Â It is a way of life that challenges us with living as Jesus' ideal community. Â It can feel impossible, while being held up as holy living. Â And yet, that is what we are called to.
