Jesus' teaching on these matters came in the context of a culture which had devalued marriage and made divorce very straightforward, at least for men. Here, Jesus corrects that low view of marriage and once again probes to the heart with his teaching on adultery.

"You shall not murder" - at first glance most of us would probably assume that we have kept this commandment from God. However, the Lord Jesus teaches us that murder is a matter of the heart. How should we manage our anger?

What exactly is the relationship of the Christian to the Law of God? Does the Old Testament even matter anymore? What does it mean that Jesus has "fulfilled" the Law? These are crucial questions which Jesus answers in the next section of his sermon.

Jesus, the Master Teacher, uses two simple but powerful illustrations to explain how Christians are to have a positive impact upon our dark, decaying world.

Jesus made seven statements as he was dying on the cross. During this communion season we are focusing on the third, his words to his mother, Mary, in John 19:26-27.

Jesus made seven statements as he was dying on the cross. During this communion season we are focusing on the third, his words to his mother, Mary, in John 19:26-27.

Jesus made seven statements as he was dying on the cross. During this communion season we are focusing on the third, his words to his mother, Mary, in John 19:26-27.

Most of us are concerned to find what makes us happy in life. Jesus begins his sermon by describing the truly happy - "blessed" - life, though his statements may seem surprising.

Most of us are concerned to find what makes us happy in life. Jesus begins his sermon by describing the truly happy - "blessed" - life, though his statements may seem surprising.

Have you ever been invited to "taste-test" a new product? Here the psalmist gladly urges us to taste and experience the goodness of God - a reason to rejoice, testify and find assurance.