Elective
The Sermon on the Mount
OVERVIEW
Professor Julianne Cox | Zoom; ONLINE-ONLY COURSE | 7 Weeks
In these days of social and political upheaval, it is easy to become unnerved by the storms around us. But God has provided all we need to live a life so transformative that even in the darkest days we will be salt and light to a broken world. In this class, we will study the instructions given to us through Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, and allow it to strengthen us as we continue to watch and pray.
COURSE DETAILS
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The Bible. Use the version you prefer but be aware that more direct translations such as NKJV, New English Translation (NET), etc. retain the Semitic style of writing which enriches our understanding of the Jewish context. The NIV, NLT, and NIRV attempt to translate in English idioms that are more familiar to you and will add further devotional insight.
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Week 1: Setting the Table -The God Who Sees (Matt. 4:23-5:1-2)
Week 2: The Restored Image of God—The Beatitudes (Matt. 5:3-16)
Week 3: Breaking the Cycle of Anger, Domination, and Broken Relationships (Matt. 5:17-32)
Week 4: Breaking the Cycle of Deception, Violence, and Hatred (Matt. 5:18-48)
Week 5: A Life of Generosity, Prayer, and Fasting in the Presence of God (Matt. 6:1-15)
Week 6: Renewing our Social Obligations: Investing in God’s Reign, Forgoing Judgment, and Practicing Loyalty to God (Matt. 6:19-7:12)
Week 7: How to Tell a True Ethic from a False One (Matt. 7:13-29)
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