The Ethics of the Kingdom: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

Title: The Ethics of the Kingdom: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5:1–7:29

Main Idea: Our priorities and actions reveal the kingdom to which we belong.

1. What is the Kingdom of Heaven?
2. The Central Theme of the Sermon
3. Toward a Definition of The Kingdom
4. How do Kingdom Citizens Live?
5. They Pursue God’s Priorities and Trust in His Promises
6. They Reject the Empty Hypocrisy of Self-Righteousness

III. What is Jesus’ Relationship to the Kingdom?

1. He is the One Who Reveals the true Depths of our Sin
2. He is the One Who Holds the Keys to the Kingdom
3. How Should We Respond to this Sermon?
4. We need to recognize which kingdom we currently belong to.
5. We need to embrace our calling as citizens of the kingdom.