MOUNTAINS OF THE BIBLE 1: SERMON ON THE MOUNT
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. Mountains of the Bible
a) Mountains are mentioned more than 500 times in the Bible. While they have a significant symbolic value, mountains first and foremost were part of the physical landscape of biblical times.
b) Mountains have a logical religious symbolism for biblical cultures since they are “closer to God” who was believed to dwell in the sky and the heavens.
c) As a result, God often reveals himself on the mountaintop and we hear people today talk about their own "mountain top" experiences in their spiritual journeys.
d) So, put your climbing gear in your pack and let's head out on a hike through the mountains of the Bible.
2. Height (?): Sermon on the Mount
a) Jesus teaches "The Beatitudes."
Matthew 5:1-12 New King James Version (NKJV)
1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
b) Jesus teaches "The Lord's Prayer."
Matthew 6:9-13 New King James Version (NKJV)
9 In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
13 And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
The End ...
1. Mountains of the Biblea) Mountains are mentioned more than 500 times in the Bible. While they have a significant symbolic value, mountains first and foremost were part of the physical landscape of biblical times.
b) Mountains have a logical religious symbolism for biblical cultures since they are “closer to God” who was believed to dwell in the sky and the heavens.
c) As a result, God often reveals himself on the mountaintop and we hear people today talk about their own "mountain top" experiences in their spiritual journeys.
d) So, put your climbing gear in your pack and let's head out on a hike through the mountains of the Bible.
2. Height (?): Sermon on the Mount
a) Jesus teaches "The Beatitudes."
Matthew 5:1-12 New King James Version (NKJV)
1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
b) Jesus teaches "The Lord's Prayer."
Matthew 6:9-13 New King James Version (NKJV)
9 In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
13 And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
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