The Messianic Torah

Jesus engages the traditions of both the Hebrew Bible and the Greco-Roman philosophical thinkers. Learn about the context of Jesus’ most famous teachings.

See how Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount fits into Matthew's gospel. Learn about its role in the narrative and its importance to Matthew's message.

What does it mean to be called “blessed”? Take a deep dive into the first beatitude to discover what Jesus means when he says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.”

Jesus describes the social status and character of those he calls blessed. Discover what the meek, the thirsty, and the merciful teach us about God’s Kingdom.

Jesus’ vision for the good life continues to confound conventional wisdom. Learn how persecuted peacemakers embody the goodness of God.

Explore the way Jesus engages with the teachings of the Hebrew Bible—not discarding the Torah but, instead, illuminating the heart of the law.

Going deeper than surface-level behavior, Jesus takes us into God’s heart for how we value one another.

Jesus takes us deeper into the heart of the commandments as he uncovers the distorted desires that lead us to diminish the worth of our fellow humans.

Jesus settles an ancient debate about divorce, but how should we apply his words to our lives today? Learn the wisdom Jesus teaches about marriage.

Jesus addresses how people leverage religious language to manipulate others to get their way. See how ancient oaths relate to our relationships today.

Jesus presents a creative yet costly path for confronting evil in the world. Explore the beauty of his teaching on non-retaliatory response.

Examine one of Jesus’ most well known teachings and discover what we can learn about God when we love our enemies.

How is generosity like prayer or fasting? Learn about the surprising connection between generosity and how humans relate to God.

Examine how the story of Jesus and even the whole Bible is woven throughout the prayer he gives us to follow.

What does it mean to store up treasure in heaven? Discover how our attitude towards our possessions shapes our relationship with God.

Jesus teaches trust in God as freedom from worry, but does that mean life will be easy? Consider how Jesus’ own life deepens the wisdom of his teaching.

Jesus gives some seemingly paradoxical wisdom. Don’t judge, but also don’t cast pearls before pigs? Dive into Matthew 7:1-6 to contemplate what he means.

Jesus concludes his teaching on prayer with a call to actively and generously love others. Meditate on Jesus’ wisdom in the Golden Rule.

What is at stake if no one listens to Jesus’ warnings? Consider Jesus’ words in their original context and discern what they have to say to us today.

If someone says they speak for God, how do you know if you can trust them? Jesus confronts the sad reality of false prophets and leaders.

Jesus uses the imagery of the Hebrew Bible to prepare his followers for the coming flood. Learn to see the world through a biblical apocalyptic lens.

Jesus finishes his teaching, and the crowds are amazed. Stop and reflect as Matthew invites us to respond to the Sermon on the Mount.