Who is Jesus? Chapter 13 The Sermon on the Mount

Who is Jesus? Chapter 13 The Sermon on the Mount

And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.  And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatics, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

The crowds pressed upon Jesus, trying to touch Him, and as it was often necessary for him to get away to a quiet place; often he went up onto a mountain and his disciples and some of the people followed him.

Matthew's gospel relates in chapter 5, 6 and 7 what is known as the "Sermon on the Mount." There Jesus began to teach by saying;

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

Blessed are the meek, gentle and humble persons.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 

Jesus went on to speak of similarities; you are the salt of the earth, but take care not to lose your flavor or then salt is good for nothing. He likened believers to a city set on a hill where all could view the light coming from it and urged believer to let their light shine so others would see their good works and give God the glory.

Jesus warned of undue anger and holding grudges against others. He taught rather to make things right and forgive.

Jesus warned to be cautious of what you look at, for the eye gate is entry into the soul.

To be careful to keep your word and not to swear using God's name.

Jesus taught to love your enemies and that an exercise of kindness by giving a simple cup of water will heap coals of fire on their head.

He spoke about charitable giving; not to make a show, but rather to give in secret.

Jesus was also against making a display when you pray, but instead find a quiet place even if it is in your closet.

Jesus gave us an example of how to pray to "Our Father which art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name." What is important when you pray, to come with a clean heart free from bitterness, hard feelings and unforgiveness. Jesus said, forgive first - - then pray, because your prayers will not even be heard if you harbor unforgiveness.

Jesus reminded that we cannot serve 2 masters. We must serve God only.

Jesus spoke about fasting, but again do this to become close to God, not to display your righteous and holy look.
Investments on earth are good, but true treasure is stored up in heaven, and God does keeps records.

Be not anxious about anything, and do not worry, because your Father God knows what you need even before you ask. The important thing is to seek God and His kingdom first and then all these other things you fret about will be added to you. Jesus said; Ask, Seek and knock and God shall give it to you, because God is a "Good Father."

Lastly, Jesus ended his sermon by saying, to pay attention and exercise action regarding his teachings, for doing so is like a man who builds his house on a rock and when the storms come, his house will stand. The foolish do not pay attention and will build on the sand, and when the storms come their house is washed away and lost.

Matthew 7:28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:  For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.