Matthew 5.38-42. Austin Rojan speaks from Matthew 5.38-42. Jesus gives examples of having a righteousness that exceeds the scribes and Pharisees. Jesus has a radical teaching on how to relate to interact with those who are malicious, oppressive, or poor – love, kindness, and generosity. 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.