The Sermon on the Mount is full of the kind of spiritual material that can offend many people. The first two beatitudes start the process with a bold presentation of the essential basis for spiritual life.--1 - who is blessed--2 - what does blessing include-

The Sermon on the Mount is the most extensive record we have from all of Jesus' public discourses. It stands written for every disciple of Jesus Christ to learn what it means that you have been delivered from the domain of darkness and transferred to His kingdom -Colossians 1-13-. Today we begin to mine this treasure of God's word.--1 - the setting of the sermon-2 - the hearers of the sermon -1-2-

Family reunions are eclectic gatherings of people of all ages who probably would not be together except for the family connection. Church is kind of like that. This book closes with instructions for behaving properly when the Family of God gathers together.--1 - be nice -10-12--2 - be alert -13-14--3 - be good -15-24-

Paul's pastoral heart for the Lord's people shows in many ways in the final chapter of 1 Corinthians. From his words we can extract practical and timeless principles.--1 - four principles of giving -1-4--a - regular-b - personal-c - proportional-d - proper-2 - principles of planning -5-9--a - be definitely indefinite-b - focus on people-c - serve tenaciously

Now that we are a couple months into an unprecedented time in human history, I want to make some observations. Lord willing, putting some things into biblical perspective will help you be wise and evangelistic.

This passage is the wonderful So what- conclusion to chapter 15. This tells you what the resurrection means for you.--1 - our problem -50--2 - God's solution -51-54--3 - our victory -55-57--4 - God's call -58-