Weekly Playlists

Introduction (Matthew 5-7)

1. Introducing the Sermon on the Mount
2. Jesus and the Torah
3. Doing Right Differently
4. Right Relationships to Others
5. The Choice Before Us

The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-16)

6. A Surprising Announcement

7. Being at Home in the Kingdom
8. The Hard Path of Peacemaking
9. The Salt of the Land
10. The Light and the City

Jesus and the Torah (Matthew 5:17-20)

11. Entering the Torah Story
12. The Meaning of Torah
13. The Least and Greatest in the Kingdom
14. Fulfilling the Torah
15. The Greater Righteousness

Murder, Adultery, and Divorce (Matthew 5:21-32)

16. Murder and Contempt
17. The Meaning of Gehenna
18. Adultery and Lust
19. Tearing Out Your Eye and Cutting Off Your Hand
20. Jesus in the Divorce Debate

Oaths, Retaliation, and Enemy Love (Matthew 5:33-47)

21. Oaths and Truth-Telling
22. Retaliation and Creative Non-Violence
23. Violence and Hatred Toward Enemies
24. Loving Like God Does
25. Be Whole

Warnings About Religious Practices (Matthew 6:1-21)

26. Religious Hypocrisy in Jesus’ Day
27. To Be Seen By People
28. Giving to the Poor in Secret
29. Prayer for an Audience of One
30. The Purpose of Fasting

The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)

31. Introduction to the Lord's Prayer
32. Praying to Our Father
33. Praying for God’s Reputation to Be Restored
34. Praying for Provision and Forgiveness
35. Praying for Deliverance

Wealth and Worry (Matthew 6:19-34)

36. Treasures that Last Forever
37. The Generous or Greedy Eye
38. God and Wealth
39. Do Not Worry
40. Abundance and Provision in the Kingdom

Wisdom in Relationships (Matthew 7:1-12)

41. Do Not Judge
42. Speck in the Eye
43. Holding Back Wisdom
44. Wisdom for Complex Relationships
45. The Golden Rule

The Choice Between Life and Death (Matthew 7:13-27)

46. Choosing a Path
47. Discerning True Prophets and Disciples