Dig Deeper into Jesus' Greatest Sermon with John Stott

What does it mean to "seek first the kingdom of God" in our relationships, values, ambitions, finances and commitments? Jesus' answer to these questions amazed those who first heard the Sermon on the Mount. In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study by John Stott, you'll dig deep into Jesus' startling and challenging message in the greatest sermon ever preached.

In The Sermon on the Mount, you'll encounter topics like

• the importance of obeying God's law,
• how to really love your enemies,
• how not to be religious,
• and much more.

This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. Leader's notes are included with information on study preparation, leading the study and small group components as well as helps for specific Bible passages covered in the study.

About LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over three decades LifeGuides have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 150 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.

CONTENTS

Getting the Most Out of Sermon on the Mount

1. Unexpected Blessings - Matthew 5:1-12

2. God's Way to Make a Difference - Matthew 5:13-16

3. The Importance of Obeying God's Law - Matthew 5:17-20

4. What's Wrong with Private Sins? - Matthew 5:21-30

5. Faithfulness in Marriage Speech - Matthew 5:31-37; 19:3-9

6. How to Really Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:38-48

7. How Not to Be Religious - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

8. A Pattern for Dynamic Prayer - Matthew 6:7-15

9. What God Thinks of My Ambitions - Matthew 6:19-34

10. Relationships That Encourage - Matthew 7:1-12

11. Detecting the Lies of Our World - Matthew 7:13-20

12. Making the Choice of a Lifetime - Matthew 7:21-29

Leader's Notes