2. The Jesus Curriculum Th e The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7 Kingdom Handbook

3. The Jesus Curriculum Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: Matthew 5:1-2

4. Kingdom Character

5. Blessed

6. Kingdom Character Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Bankrupt Spiritually Matthew 5:3

7. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Dismayed Deeply Kingdom Character Matthew 5:4

8. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Inadequate Completel y Kingdom Character Matthew 5:5

9. Kingdom Character Justice Crying for Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

10. Kingdom Character Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Forgiving Unexpectedl y Matthew 5:7

11. Kingdom Character Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Innocent Absolutely Matthew 5:8

12. Kingdom Character Harmony Promoting Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

13. Kingdom Character Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. for Doing Right Mistreated

14. Kingdom Character Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are you when people insult you because of me. Great is your reward in heaven. for Jesus Mistreated

15. SpirituallyBankrupt DeeplyDismayed CompletelyInadequate SpirituallyBankrupt DeeplyDismayed CompletelyInadequate Kingdom Character Congratulations! Crying forJustice UnexpectedlyForgiving AbsolutelyInnocent Crying forJustice UnexpectedlyForgiving AbsolutelyInnocent PromotingHarmony Mistreatedfor Doing Right Mistreatedfor Jesus PromotingHarmony Mistreatedfor Doing Right Mistreatedfor Jesus

16. Kingdom Character Salt and Light Two Metaphors: Matthew 5:13-14 You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.

17. Kingdom Character Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

18. Kingdom Code

19. Matthew 5:17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

20. Kingdom Code Matthew 5:20 Unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

21. You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “Do not murder.” Kingdom Code Matthew 5:21

22. But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Go and be reconciled to your brother. Kingdom Code Matthew 5:22 nresolved Anger is Sin U U

23. You have heard that it was said, “Do not commit adultery.” Kingdom Code Matthew 5:27

24. But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Kingdom Code Matthew 5:28 nrestrained Desire is Sin U U

25. It has been said, “Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.” Kingdom Code Matthew 5:31 ivorce is Permitted D D

26. But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress. Kingdom Code Matthew 5:32 ut Not for Any Reason B B

27. Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “Do not break your oath.” Kingdom Code Matthew 5:33 Oaths Should be Honest

28. But I tell you, Do not swear at all: Kingdom Code Matthew 5:34-35 But so Should All Words Simply let your “Yes” be “Yes”, and your “No”, “No”.

29. You have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. You have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. Kingdom Code Matthew 5:38-39 P ersonal Revenge is Sin

30. Matthew 5:43 A L ove or H ate You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” R elationship Kingdom Code

31. Matthew 5:44 A L ove F or H ate But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. R elationship Kingdom Code

32. Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Kingdom Code

33. murder……........……. Righteousness must be genuine —not just external actions, but internal attitudes. unresolved anger adultery…………....… abandoning spouse… breaking an oath.…... unrestrained desire capricious divorce being untruthful excessive payback...... hating a neighbor...... revenge hating enemy Kingdom Code

35. Be careful not to do your “acts of righteousness” before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

36. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do, to be honored by men.

37. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret.

38. And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray to be seen by men.

39. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.

40. This, then, is how you should pray:

41. Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

42. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

43. When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, to show men they are fasting. When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, to show men they are fasting.

44. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen.

45. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

46. If you perform religious acts to impress other people, then you’ll miss God’s reward. If you perform religious acts to impress other people, then you’ll miss God’s reward.

47. Matthew 6

48. Matthew 6:19

49. Matthew 6:20

50. Matthew 6:21

51. Matthew 6:24

52. Matthew 6:25

53. Matthew 6:26

54. Matthew 6:28-30

55. Matthew 6:31

56. Matthew 6:33

57. 1.Choose the right bank. 2.Stick with long-term investments. 3.Count on social security. 4.Make saving a priority.