The Sermon on the Mount
1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
The Beatitudes
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Here are the headings for all He taught that day.
Salt and light.
Christ came to follow the law.
Anger
Lust
Divorce
Oaths
Retaliation
Love you enemies
Giving to the needy
The Lord’s Prayer
Fasting
Laying up treasures in heaven
Do not be anxious
Judging others
Ask and it will be given
The golden rule
A tree and its fruit
I never knew you
Build your house on the Rock
If a pastor was to just read these three chapters of Matthew, who would stay until the end?