The Sermon on the Mount

The Character of Christ

Meditating On The Sermon On The Mount As A Spiritual Practice 

I want to recommend one particular Bible target to read: The Sermon on the Mount, Book of Matthew chapters 5-7.


My suggestion is to focus on it for a month or more, where you read the whole 3 chapters (@ 18 minutes), re-read them and continue to meditate on them throughout that whole period. I personally chose to hear it being read to me in different Bible versions (i.e: ESV > NLT > The Message…) over days, again and again. Finally, I also encourage watching some of the video resources below to add to your reflections and understanding. 


Think of The Sermon On The Mount as Jesus’ inaugural address in which he is portraying his vision for his kingdom as he kicks off the beginning of his kingdom breaking forth on earth. In essence, Bible teacher Jen Wilkin says, "Jesus is telling his followers exactly what they can expect, both to redirect wrong expectations and to shape a positive vision of the kingdom." In this sermon we see how Jesus views the blessed life, which as seen for an earthly mindset looks more like a cursed life than a blessed one. "It's clear that to be a devoted follower of Christ will mean the very things Jesus indicated in the Sermon: rejection, persecution and the daily renewal of our commitment to follow where He leads" (Jen Wilkin). So let these sermon truths cause you to think anew and differently about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. 


And let this Sermon on the Mount pursuit lead you to ask a bunch of new questions to consider and ponder:

Consider doing this practice together with your spouse and a group of friends. There's power in doing it with others as  there’s increased insight, accountability, motivation and synergy that magnifies its impact and brings us deeper in understanding and in living out God's call.

Videos Reciting The Sermon On The Mount Matthew 5-7

Sermon On the Mount Part 1: Matthew 5-6

Sermon On the Mount Part 2: Matthew 6-7

The Sermon On The Mount - Full Narration

The Sermon On The Mount - Visual Bible, Full Narration

Jesus Prepares His Sermon On The Mount P1- The Chosen

The Sermon On The Mount P2 - The Chosen

Videos: What Is This Sermon All About?

Articles On The Sermon On The Mount

Quotes On The Sermon On The Mount