Sermon on the Mount - Dr. Patrick Latham
This podcast is a verse-by-verse study of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5 through 7. Dr. Patrick Latham explores the depth and life-shaping truth of this famous biblical passage, revealing the heart of Christ's message about the kingdom of heaven. The series aims to help listeners understand and apply these influential teachings.
Episodes
Is Your Faith Genuine? E29
In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus taught his hearers about the tragedy of false professions of faith. With verse 21, Jesus shifted to the third section of his conclusion. Whereas his first section focused on two different paths of life (Matthew 7:13-14), and whereas his second section focused on two fruits in life (Matthew 7:15-20), his third section focused on two different professions of faith in life.
Look Out! E28
In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus provided the second section of his conclusion to his Sermon on the Mount. Astute Bible readers may immediately notice a connection between the first and second sections of Jesus’ conclusion. Wherein the first section warned believers to stay on the right path of Christian living, the second section taught them how to stay on that path. Namely, Jesus instructed his hearers
Which Road Are You On? E27
In Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus began his conclusion to his Sermon on the Mount by putting a choice before his readers. He called them to consider which road they were on in life. After stating his Golden Rule, Jesus began the conclusion to his sermon by saying…Matthew 7:13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.”
The Golden Rule; E26
In Matthew 7:12, Jesus shared his famous “Golden Rule.” Some have postulated that the title was drawn from Roman history. It is said that the Roman Emperor Alexander Severus had Matthew 7:12 inscribed in gold on the walls of his throne room. Consequently, people began calling Jesus’ teaching “the Golden Rule” in the Third Century AD. Luke shared his version of the rule in Luke 6:31. He depicted Je
Assurance in Prayer; E25
In Matthew 7:7-11, Jesus gave his disciples assurance that God would hear and respond to their prayers. At face value, it may seem that his teaching in the current passage is unrelated to his teaching from the previous passage. However, he returned to giving explicit teaching on prayer because he knew that adherence to the teaching in Matthew 7:1–6 would require wisdom from God. In order to know h
Judge Not? E24
In Matthew 7:1-6, Jesus taught on the subject of interpersonal judging of others. He knew that a fixation with the faults and failures of others would serve as what might be called a “prayer block” or “prayer hindrance.” When one is preoccupied with the sins and shortcomings of others, one will be unlikely to see his or her own need for grace. A judgmental perspective is antithetical to the povert
Prayer Block #1: Provisions and Possessions, E23
In Matthew 6:34, Jesus taught his disciples to be on guard against worry. His words were interestingly contained within a section of his sermon that was focused on prayer (Matthew 6:1-7:11). In his teaching on prayer, Jesus highlighted two realities that can seemingly shut down a disciple’s prayer life, two realities that can serve as what we might call “prayer blocks” — anxiousness over provisio
Jesus on Money Part 4- E22
In Matthew 6:25-33, Jesus warned his disciples about the sin and struggle of worry. His words were uttered within a discussion on prayer. His teaching on prayer constituted the largest section of teaching in his sermon, spanning from Matthew 6:1-7:11. In his teaching, Jesus first taught his disciples how to avoid self- righteous approaches to prayer, as well as self- righteousness in other spiritu
Jesus On Money, Part 3 E21
In Matthew 6:24, Jesus warned his disciples about becoming slaves to material things.“Two Masters” = After previously employing two different metaphors in his teaching on money (“heart” in verses 19-21 and “eye” in verse 22-23), Jesus employed a third metaphor — “master.” While the first metaphor (“heart”) referred to the soul’s affections, and while the second metaphor (“eye”) referred to the soul’
Jesus on Money Part 2- E20
In Matthew 6:22-23, Jesus spoke regarding several truths that teach us about our soul’s relationship to money and material things...
Jesus on Money, Part 1 E19
In Matthew 6:19, Jesus began to talk about money and material things. Such a subject is an important one for believers to consider.
Fasting — The Forgotten Spiritual Discipline E18
In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus discussed the spiritual discipline of fasting. it is important to remember the overall context of his words. In Matthew 6:1, he began teaching on the subject of spiritual disciplines. In speaking on such things, he taught on three of the most famous spiritual disciplines of his day — giving (Matthew 6:1-4), prayer (Matthew 6:5-15), and fasting (Matthew 6:16-18).
The Disciple's Prayer Life Part 3, E17
In Matthew 6:14-15, Jesus warned of the way a lack of interpersonal forgiveness can sabotage one’s prayer life.
The Disciple's Prayer Life, Part 2 E16
In Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus would provide what has famously been called “The Lord’s Prayer.” Others have referred to it as “The Disciples’ Prayer” or “The Model Prayer.” Along with Jesus’ “Highly Priestly Prayer” in John 17 it constitutes one of Jesus’ two most important prayers in Scripture.
The Disciple's Prayer Life Part 1, E15
After teaching on charitable giving, Jesus turned his attention to the subject of prayer. His teaching on prayer would constitute some of the most memorable teaching in all of the Bible. It is in the context of such teaching that he would provide the famous “Lord’s Prayer,” a prayer that has been prayed countless times for two millennia of church history.
Practicing Righteousness, E14
In Matthew 6:1-4, Jesus taught his disciples about practicing righteousness. In doing so, he focused on the spiritual discipline of giving and its relationship to the human heart. His teaching on such things came immediately after his his teaching on the Law. Matthew 6:1 marked a new section in the Sermon on the Mount. After sharing his “Beatitudes” (Matthew 5:1-16) and his teaching on the Law (Ma
Loving Others, E13
In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus taught his disciples on the subject of loving others. His words constituted his final section in his teaching on the Law. It was fitting for him to conclude his teaching on the Law with an emphasis on love, since love is the object or aim that enables a believer to fulfill God’s Law.
Dealing with Interpersonal Hurt, E12
Matthew 5:38-42 contains Jesus’ fifth antithesis statement. He would provide one final antithesis teaching in Matthew 5:43-48. Such statements and teachings constituted Jesus’ method for teaching on the disciples’ relationship to the Law of God. Of all of his antithesis statements, his fifth is perhaps his most memorable. One could even propose that Matthew 5:38-42 is one of the most well known pa
Being Truthful, E11
In Matthew 5:33-37, we see three actions we can take to be truthful in our speech and in our interactions with one another…
Making Marriage Last, E10
In Matthew 5:31-32: Jesus spoke on the matter of marriage. We find five mindsets for making marriage last.
Killing Lustful Desires, E9
In Matthew 5:27, Jesus continued his teaching on the Law by providing his second antithesis. While his first antithesis dealt with the sixth commandment, his second focused on the seventh commandment. His words in verse 27 contained a quotation of both Exodus 20:14 and Deuteronomy 5:18, two passages that recited the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament.
The Heart of Anger, E8
Jesus’ teaching dealt with heavenly matters, but it also dealt with practical matters. In Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus taught on the subject of anger by providing his interpretation of the sixth commandment. If you remember, he began a discussion on the Law in verses 17-20. After providing an introduction concerning such things in verses 17-20, he taught on the Law by providing six antithesis — antithet
Cherishing the Scriptures, E7
In Matthew 5:17, Jesus transitioned from talking about the believer’s witness in the world to talking about the role of Scripture in his ministry. Verse 17 began a lengthy section within the Sermon on the Mount in which Jesus expounded on the Law of God (Matthew 5:17-48). Together, verses 17-20 served as introduction for the larger section. Within the section, one gains an understanding of how Jes
The Light of the World, E6
After using salt as a metaphor for the believer’s influence in the world, Jesus employed a second metaphor. He likened his disciples to light.
The Salt of the Earth, E5
After sharing eight beatitudes, Jesus transitioned to talk about the way in which disciples can make a difference in society. To talk about such a subject, he used two metaphors. The first metaphor used salt as an example. The second focused on light.
Handling Hate from the World E4
In Matthew 5:10-12, Jesus taught his disciples how to handle hate from the world. The three verses constituted what could be considered the final beatitude. In total, one finds eight beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. The first four deal with one’s relationship to God. The second four deal with one’s relationship to others. Such relationships are at the heart of the Christian life.
How to Have Real Happiness, Part 2 E3
Since the dawn of humanity, men and women have pursued purpose and fulfillment in life. The ancient Greek philosophers philosophized over this very subject. Nowadays, one can see humanity’s thirst for happiness on parade through the plethora of podcasts, seminars, and self-help books that are aimed at helping people discover their best life. We will consider the subject of happiness by considering
How to Have Real Happiness, Part 1 E2
Since the dawn of humanity, men and women have pursued purpose and fulfillment in life. The ancient Greek philosophers philosophized over this very subject. Nowadays, one can see humanity’s thirst for happiness on parade through the plethora of podcasts, seminars, and self-help books that are aimed at helping people discover their best life. We will consider the subject of happiness by considering
The Greatest Teacher, E1
In Matthew 5:1-2, Matthew provided an introduction to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The sermon takes up three chapters in Matthew’s gospel, running from Matthew 5:1 to Matthew 7:29. The sermon is perhaps the most famous passage of Scripture. No other passage of the Bible has been read, recited, memorized, studied, and written about more than the Sermon on the Mount.
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