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. They are instructions on the Way, the lifestyle, of the faithful disciple. "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.
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. These practices help us become complete and at peace. 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. 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.
Jesus' Greatest Hits
Living Into the Kingdom
Matthew 7:6-27
The kingdom of heaven is now and not yet. It is a way of life that challenges us with living as Jesus' ideal community. It can feel impossible, while being held up as holy living. And yet, that is what we are called to.
