The Sermon on the Mount: The Character of a Disciple
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Overview
“Among Jesus’ teachings, the Sermon on the Mount is perhaps the most beloved, the best known, the least understood, and the hardest to obey,” says Daniel Doriani. His skillful exposition and gripping application of the sermon will help readers realize in thought and in life the character of true disciples.
Top Highlights
“It is God’s design that we should aspire to a character that is ever more like the character of Jesus. God permits us to pursue that goal; more importantly, he gives us grace for the journey, making it a privilege rather than a burden.” (Page 16)
“In the Bible, hunger for righteousness has at least four aspects. First, there is personal righteousness, which we have stressed so far. This hunger leads us to uproot our sin and become more like Jesus. It leads us to pray that God’s Spirit will make us more holy. The Bible calls this sanctification.” (Page 22)
“Peace is more than absence of conflict. It is maturity and well-being, as God defines them.” (Page 33)
“Second, purity can mean simplicity and freedom from doublemindedness. The pure, on this view, are those who show mercy because they love mercy, not to gain a reward. The pure show kindness to children who cannot thank us, to strangers whom we will never see again.” (Page 31)
“The first three beatitudes describe a disciple’s knowledge of his spiritual need. The fourth states God’s promise to meet that need. The fifth through seventh describe the results of the fourth beatitude (see fig. 1).” (Page 17)