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The Sermon on the Mount

New, published 22 October 2026. What else is new

In one sentence: In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus describes life under His reign: you are salt and light in the world, you pray to your Father in heaven for His kingdom to come, you forgive as you have been forgiven, and you fast for His eyes alone.

The weeks follow Matthew 5-7 in order. Week three stays on one line of the prayer from week two, because the kingdom it asks for is the subject of the whole sermon.

The weeks

  1. Salt, Light and the Aroma of Christ · Matthew 5:13-16; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

    Matthew 5:13-16: what salt and light meant to the first hearers, and what they ask of you.

    Week 1 · about 30 minutes to read · printable group sheet

  2. The Lord's Prayer: What Jesus Taught Us About How to Pray · Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:2-4

    Matthew 6:9-13: the prayer Jesus taught, line by line.

    Week 2 · about 30 minutes to read · printable group sheet

  3. Your Kingdom Come: The Kingdom Already Here and Not Yet Complete · Matthew 6:10

    Matthew 6:10: the second petition, and the kingdom already here and still to come.

    Week 3 · about 20 minutes to read · printable group sheet

  4. Forgive Us Our Debts · Matthew 6:14-15

    Matthew 6:14-15: forgiven a debt to God, and forgiving.

    Week 4 · about 25 minutes to read · printable group sheet

  5. Fasting · Matthew 6:16-18

    Matthew 6:16-18: fasting for the Father who sees in secret.

    Week 5 · about 25 minutes to read · printable group sheet