This week, Jeshua Glanzmann continues our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, teaching from Matthew 5:21–26, 38–48; Matthew 7:1–6, 12; Matthew 6:14–15; and Matthew 18:21–35  . Walking through some of Jesus’ most challenging words, this message confronts the quiet corrosion of offense and invites us into a radically different way of relating.

Beginning with Jesus’ teaching on anger and reconciliation (Matthew 5:21–26), Jeshua explores how the Kingdom addresses the heart before the behavior. From there, Jesus’ commands to turn the other cheek and love our enemies (Matthew 5:38–48) reshape how we approach conflict—not with retaliation, but with restraint and compassion. Moving into Matthew 7, we’re challenged to examine our own hearts before judging others, and to live out the Golden Rule as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.

Drawing from Jesus’ words on forgiveness (Matthew 6:14–15) and the parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21–35), this sermon ultimately points us to the heart of the gospel: none of us meets the standard—yet Jesus does. Because we’ve received immeasurable mercy, we are empowered to extend forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse harm or erase boundaries, but it frees us from living in the realm of accusation and punishment.

This message is an invitation to step fully into the grace we’ve been given—becoming people who love deeply, seek peace boldly, and trust God to work miracles in even the most broken relationships.