Be Blessed - Matthew 5:1-12

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount.

The gospel of Jesus comes to a dramatic climax in answer to the two questions Mark wants his readers to understand. Join Rob Pine to discover four passages at the end of Mark's book that make clear the gospel of Jesus. Who He is and why He came.

Let's reflect and ponder on a story of such bold, authentic, audacious worship that Jesus told His disciples to tell the story of her wherever the gospel is preached.

There is an encounter with Jesus in the Temple with a teacher of the law that is different than the others. Rob Pine wonders why Jesus said this scribe is not far from the kingdom of God.

Mark records the only destructive miracle of Jesus. He tells His disciples to have faith in God and why forgiving others is so important.

Jesus describes for His disciples how we are to receive the eternal kingdom of God, what can prevent it, and the blessing found in receiving it as He encounters someone wanting to know what to do to receive eternal life.

Explore the radical changes in thinking about greatness, exclusivity and hell that Jesus teaches His disciples are absolutely counter cultural but necessary to be His disciple today.