In this we ask how our righteousness needs to surpass the Pharisees and teachers of the law. What does Jesus even mean by righteousness, and why would he say that we’ll be persecuted for it if it’s a good thing? We talk about the high calling in the sermon on the mount and how it challenges our thoughts, hearts, actions, and even definitions of what good is. We share scriptures that we cling to when we are convicted by Jesus’ teachings and end with concluding thoughts on the question from our first episode: is the sermon on the mount a new law?

Scriptures Referenced:

• Luke 22:20
• Romans 12:1-3
• Matt 5:3-11
• Matthew 6:33
• Matt 7:13-27
• Matt 5:48
• John 15:1-8
• Philippians 3:12–16