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Warnings About Religious Practices
What does religious hypocrisy look like? Explore three examples from Jesus in Matthew 6:1-8 and his warnings about the temptation to become a hypocrite.
Reflect
In Jesus’ day, what did it mean to be a hypocrite? How is this the same or different from what a hypocrite is today?
Why does Jesus encourage private generosity?
Whether we pray alone or with other people, what is the wisdom principle that Jesus is advocating for in his teaching about prayer?
According to the video, what is the ultimate treasure for a human? And when humans receive this treasure, what is their response?
Spend some time reflecting on any other themes from the video that stood out to you.
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Sermon on the Mount
Episode 1
Intro to the Sermon on the Mount
Explore an introduction to the largest collection of Jesus' teachings in the first episode of Sermon on the Mount.
Episode 2
The Beatitudes
Jesus begins this collection of teachings with a section often referred to as the Beatitudes. Learn how these surprising statements describe the arrival of God's Kingdom.
Episode 3
Jesus Fulfills the Law
Jesus offers a bold vision of doing right that is grounded in God's wisdom. Learn how this vision fulfills the teachings of the Torah.
Episode 4
Murder, Adultery, and Divorce
Learn how Jesus explains three biblical laws by confronting the desires that drive behavior.
Episode 5
Oaths, Retaliation, and Enemy Love
Explore how Jesus reveals God’s wisdom underneath Old Testament laws about oaths, revenge, and enemies in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5.
Episode 6
Warnings About Religious Practices
What does religious hypocrisy look like? Explore three examples from Jesus in Matthew 6:1-8 and his warnings about the temptation to become a hypocrite.
Episode 7
The Lord’s Prayer
In a short prayer, Jesus shows us how to align our desires with the purposes of God’s Kingdom.
Episode 8
Wealth and Worry
Watch an explainer video to discover what Jesus teaches in key Bible verses about wealth and possessions in the Sermon on the Mount.
Episode 9
Wisdom in Relationships
Watch a short video that explains Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 7:1-12 about not judging others, throwing pearls to pigs, and dealing with the plank in your eye.
Episode 10
The Choice
Watch as we explain the three images Jesus uses to illustrate the choice his followers face in responding to his call to follow him.