John Wesley called the Sermon on the Mount "the way to heaven, the true way to life everlasting, the royal way that leads to the Kingdom." The 13 Discourses on the Sermon take up nearly a third of Wesley's original 44 Standard Sermons and outline the practical reality of what it means to be people who are pursuing holiness of heart and life. Indeed, Wesley sees the Sermon as containing the core of "real Christianity" and the core of Christian practice. 

In this episode, Bob Kaylor offers a look at Wesley's first Discourse, which is an introduction to the Sermon on the Mount as well as a treatise on the two foundational Beatitudes that are the initial steps on the way toward the kingdom: poverty of spirit and mourning. Learn how these are the basis of "the sum of all true religion" for Methodist Christians. 

Read Upon the Sermon on the Mount: Discourse the First

Contact Bob with your questions and comments at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @revbkaylor and on Instagram at @revbkaylor. Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and tell others about the podcast! 

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobkaylor.substack.com