Chunks: The Sermon on the Mount

Jesus has already condemned the practice of praying in public in order to be noticed by others. But it’s not just about where one prays, but how. In this episode, we explore his next critique: some people pray in a way that just piles up religious sounding words. He reminds his hearers that there’s no need to try to impress God with their words; the Father already knows what they need.

What is Chunks: The Sermon on the Mount?

The "Sermon on the Mount," found in Matthew chapters 5 through 7, contains some of the best-known teaching of Jesus, including the Lord's Prayer. It also includes some of the most ethically challenging words in all of the New Testament. This show will explore the sermon bit by bit, as Jesus calls believers to a kind of righteousness that is lived out in the everyday challenges of relationships.