What does it mean to ‘seek first the kingdom of God’ in our relationships, values, ambitions, finances and commitments? Jesus' answer to these questions amazed those who first heard the Sermon on the Mount. In this study guide, you'll dig deep into his startling and challenging message—the greatest sermon ever preached.This twelve-session Life Guide® Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. Leader's notes are included with information on study preparation, leading the study and small group components as well as helps for specific Bible passages covered in the study. Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, Life Guides are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication; they're proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.PDF download with a single-user license; available from Inter Varsity Press and other resellers.For over three decades Life Guide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.
Daftar Isi
Getting the Most Out of Sermon on the Mount
1. Unexpected Blessings – Matthew 5:1-12
2. God’s Way to Make a Difference – Matthew 5:13-16
3. The Importance of Obeying God’s Law – Matthew 5:17-20
4. What’s Wrong with Private Sins? – Matthew 5:21-30
5. Faithfulness in Marriage Speech – Matthew 5:31-37; 19:3-9
6. How to Really Love Your Enemies – Matthew 5:38-48
7. How Not to Be Religious – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
8. A Pattern for Dynamic Prayer – Matthew 6:7-15
9. What God Thinks of My Ambitions – Matthew 6:19-34
10. Relationships That Encourage – Matthew 7:1-12
11. Detecting the Lies of Our World – Matthew 7:13-20
12. Making the Choice of a Lifetime – Matthew 7:21-29
Leader’s Notes
Tentang Penulis
John Stott is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. Stott was honored by Time magazine in 2005 as one of the ‘100 Most Influential People in the World.’ His many books, including Why I Am a Christian and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages.