Reading the Sermon on the Mount

Reading the Sermon on the Mount
Author: Charles H. Talbert
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781570035531

Talbert concludes that only when the text is read in three contexts--the whole of Matthew, the whole of the New Testament, and the entire biblical plot--can the Sermon on the Mount make a contribution to decision making.

Sermon on the Mount Leader Guide

Sermon on the Mount Leader Guide
Author: Amy-Jill Levine
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501899929

How is the follower of Jesus to understand the words of the Old Testament? How are those words relevant to the New Covenant he is establishing? What might the words of the Lord’s Prayer have conveyed to his initial followers, and why is that historical information essential to the prayer two millennia later? In Sermon on the Mount, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine takes a detailed and colorful overview of Matthew 5-7, collectively known as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Through Dr. Levine’s engaging method of biblical interpretation, readers will come away with a solid understanding of the Sermon on the Mount in its historical and theological context. Chapters include: The Beatitudes The Extensions Practicing Piety Our Father Finding Your Treasure Living into the Kingdom Explore the major topics in the most popular sermon ever delivered and unpack how Jesus makes his points using a solid knowledge of Hebrew Scriptures and moral teachings. The Leader Guide includes session outline for each group meeting with Scripture, prayer, opening activity, discussion questions, activity, and ending call to action.

Through Jewish Eyes

Through Jewish Eyes
Author: Craig Hartman
Publisher: Journeyforth
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2010
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781591669531

In Through Jewish Eyes by Craig Hartman, you'll find a myriad of parallels between Jewish customs and New Testament truth. Drawing from his own Jewish heritage, Hartman demonstrates how to use these parallels as points of contact for gospel witness and for a better understanding of the New Testament's Jewish background. He speaks about the need for Christians to understand Judaism and to reach their Jewish neighbors and coworkers with news of the Messiah. Through Jewish Eyes will give you deeper insight into the Scripture and into Jewish culture. Craig Hartman is the director of Shalom Ministries in Brooklyn, New York, and a well-known speaker at conferences and churches across the country.

The Decalogue in the Sermon on the Mount

The Decalogue in the Sermon on the Mount
Author: Dan Lioy
Publisher: Peter Lang
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2004
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 9780820470825

In this work, Dan Lioy first investigates the biblical concept of the law. He then conducts a thoroughgoing analysis of the Decalogue and the Sermon on the Mount. He gives particular attention to the connection between these two great bodies of biblical literature. The result is a comprehensive study that argues for the enduring relevance of the moral law. This volume is appropriate for personal study and is also suitable as a college and seminary text.

The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing

The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing
Author: Jonathan T. Pennington
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2017-06-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493406639

The Sermon on the Mount, one of the most influential portions of the Bible, is the most studied and commented upon portion of the Christian Scriptures. Every Christian generation turns to it for insight and guidance. In this volume, a recognized expert on the Gospels shows that the Sermon on the Mount offers a clear window into understanding God's work in Christ. Jonathan Pennington provides a historical, theological, and literary commentary on the Sermon and explains how this text offers insight into God's plan for human flourishing. As Pennington explores the literary dimensions and theological themes of this famous passage, he situates the Sermon in dialogue with the Jewish and Greek virtue traditions and the philosophical-theological question of human flourishing. He also relates the Sermon's theological themes to contemporary issues such as ethics, philosophy, and economics.

Rabbi Talks with Jesus

Rabbi Talks with Jesus
Author: Jacob Neusner
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780773520462

Imagine yourself transported two thousand years back in time to Galilee at the moment of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. After hearing it, would you abandon your religious beliefs and ideology to follow him, or would you hold on to your own beliefs and walk away? In A Rabbi Talks with Jesus Jacob Neusner considers just such a spiritual journey.