Introduction: A text without a context is a pretext for a proof text.
Why The Sermon on the Mount?
Socio-Historical Background
Oral Tradition historical Highlights
The weight of the socio-historical context of the oral tradition
Jesus Critique of the Oral Tradition
What is Jesus really saying about being judgmental?
How do we assess sin without being judgmental?
Verses to Study:
Matthew 15:1-14
Matthew 16:12
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Galiatians 6:1