Matthew 5.21-26. Sarah Jobson continues our "Sermon on the Mount" series in Matthew 21-26. Jesus gives examples of having a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees. Most people can feel good about not breaking the command ͞do not murder,͟ but Jesus elevates the command and says whoever is angry with a brother or insults his brother is under the same judgement as a murderer. Jesus deals with the heart. This is a whole new way to be human

Being a follower of Jesus means becoming like Jesus and doing what He did, and this requires teaching. So, one day Jesus sat down on a mountain side, opened His mouth, and taught His followers what it means to be a part of God’s people. Jesus’ sermon on that mount taught more than bad behaviors that need change but a radical, new way of living, a new way to be human.