The Sermon on the Mount: The Message of the Kingdom

by Hughes, R. Kent

• ISBN13: 9781581340631
• ISBN10: 158134063X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-07-06
• Publisher: Good News Pub

Summary

Within the three chapters of Matthew known as the Sermon on the Mount are truths so rich and deep that no matter how often or how closely we examine their words, they continually bring new relevance to our lives. Do you want to know what kind of character you should have as a Christian? What should define your outer way of life and your inner habit of mind? Then study the Sermon. Ponder each sentence and test yourself by it.There is no other section of Scripture that brings you face to face with your own humanity and the grace of salvation as the Sermon does. As Christ masterfully expounds on the Kingdom of Heaven, He presents believers with the perfect standard of the Christian life. He challenges the genuineness of our words and actions, allowing us to know exactly where we stand in relation to the Kingdom. Both humbling and encouraging, it is the greatest message ever preached.Kent Hughes faithfully explores the words that penetrate our hearts, and brings forth the lessons from this matchless model of the Christian life.

Author Biography

R. Kent Hughes is senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and earned his D.Min. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	11	(2)
A Word to Those Who Preach the Word	13	(2)
The Riches of Poverty	15	(10)
(Mathew 5:1-3)
The Comfort of Mourning	25	(8)
(Matthew 5:4)
The Strength of Gentleness	33	(6)
(Matthew 5:5)
The Fullness of Hunger	39	(6)
(Matthew 5:6)
The Dividend of Mercy	45	(8)
(Matthew 5:7)
The Reward of Purity	53	(8)
(Matthew 5:8)
The Paternity of Peace	61	(8)
(Matthew 5:9)
The Joy of Persecution	69	(8)
(Matthew 5:10-12)
``The Salt of the Earth''	77	(6)
(Matthew 5:13)
``The Light of the World''	83	(8)
(Matthew 5:14-16)
Jesus on Righteousness	91	(8)
(Matthew 5:17-20)
A Righteous Person's Relationships	99	(6)
(Matthew 5:21-26)
Radical Purity	105	(8)
(Matthew 5:27-30)
Jesus' Teaching on Divorce	113	(10)
(Matthew 5:31-32)
Radical Truthfulness	123	(8)
(Matthew 5:33-37)
Wrongs and Rights	131	(8)
(Matthew 5:38-42)
Superseding Love	139	(6)
(Matthew 5:43-48)
Christianity Without Hypocrisy	145	(8)
(Matthew 6:1-8)
The Lord's Prayer: The Father	153	(8)
(Matthew 6:9)
The Lord's Prayer: The Name	161	(6)
(Matthew 6:9)
``Your Kingdom Come''	167	(8)
(Matthew 6:10a)
``Your Will Be Done''	175	(6)
(Matthew 6:10b)
The Lord's Prayer: The Bread	181	(6)
(Matthew 6:11)
The Lord's Prayer: Forgiveness	187	(6)
(Matthew 6:12)
The Lord's Prayer: Temptation	193	(6)
(Matthew 6:13)
The Lord's Prayer: Glory	199	(6)
(Matthew 6:13)
Lasting Treasure	205	(6)
(Matthew 6:19-21)
Unclouded Vision	211	(8)
(Matthew 6:22-24)
``Do Not Worry ... But Seek First''	219	(8)
(Matthew 6:25-34)
The Speck and the Log	227	(6)
(Matthew 7:1-5)
``Seek and You Will Find''	233	(8)
(Matthew 7:7-11)
The Two Roads	241	(6)
(Matthew 7:13, 14)
Discerning False Preachers	247	(6)
(Matthew 7:15-20)
Entering the Kingdom	253	(8)
(Matthew 7:21-29)
The Sermon on the Move	261	(5)
(Matthew 8:1-3)
Notes	266	(7)
Scripture Index	273	(4)
General Index	277	(3)
Index of Sermon Illustrations	280	(8)
About the Book Jacket	288