“When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. After he sat down his disciples came to him.”
— Matthew 5:1
1st Discourse in Matthew (5-7): One of 5 books to parallel five books of Torah. Discourses provide the substance of Jesus’ teaching which is to be obeyed by disciples by expanding kingdom
5-7: Here’s how to respond to my presence and gift of the kingdom, by being radically selfless and truly righteous
Lots of views on how to interpret Sermon on Mount, too much for here. Most likely a summary of Jesus’ teaching on life and ethics of disciple, including explanation of the intent of OT law in a prophetic style. Sermon is not law. Primary intent of sermon is provoke disciples to live as light and show love to all. This type of love is motivation of kingdom relationships. Secondary point is for outsiders to pursue kingdom God’s way. (Luke’s version much shorter, eliminating Jewish emphasis).
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