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The Sermon on the Mount
 
Lecturer:
Rev Dr. John R.W. Stott
Rector Emeritus All Souls Church, London
D.D., Lambeth
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“I do not believe there is a problem in this country or the world today which could not be settled if approached through the teaching of the Sermon on the Mount.”

-Harry S. Truman
(1884-1972)

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Course Description:

Nowhere is the essence of Jesus' teachings more clearly portrayed than in His Sermon on the Mount. In this course learners complete an expository and reading study of the Sermon as found in Matthew 5-7. Students examine key issues in the Sermon and analyze the various interpretations therein. The lectures concentrate on both theological and practical questions raised in the Sermon, such as "How did Christ fulfill the law?"; and "How should Christians relate to their world?" Throughout the course, Dr. Stott encourages learners to apply the Sermon's principles to life and ministry.

 

Course Objectives:
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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Appreciate the message of the Sermon on the Mount as a guide for salvation and growth.
  2. Explain the special theological difficulties raised by the Sermon on the Mount.
  3. Propose solutions to the theological difficulties raised by the Sermon on the Mount.
  4. Compare and contrast the ways the Pharisees handled the law with the way Christ fulfilled the law.
  5. Apply key principles from the Sermon to contemporary life and ministry.

Course Texts:

Carson, D.A. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount: And His Confrontation with the World: An Exposition of Matthew 5-10. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2004.

Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn. Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1976.



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1. David on 8/20/2008, said:

The course was a helpful start for understanding the Sermon on the Mount. It would be better if more attention was given to explaining the structure of the sermon and how each part is related. For example, Stott interprets Mt 7:1-6 as being about balance and perfection (we must be careful to avoid both judgmental [7:1-5] and undiscerning [7:6] attitudes while pursuing the high standards of God’s righteousness). Although this interpretation sounds reasonable, I didn’t feel like Stott provided enough evidence that this was Jesus’ intended meaning. Generally speaking, it seemed that Stott treated individual parts of the sermon as isolated vignettes. Carson’s book fills in some of the gaps. It is essentially a collection of sermons so it doesn't get too deep into technical details. However he does provide a little more explanation about the structure of the sermon than Stott’s lectures and he draws appropriate attention to the relationship of the sermon to the kingdom of heaven. ITS recently changed the required reading (Martyn Lloyd Jones is a great improvement over Daniel Patte whose book is not only hard to find but also frustrating to read). I haven't read Martyn Lloyd Jones yet but have heard good things about it from friends.
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2. Sam on 5/16/2008, said:

John is always inspiring and is a joy to listen to. Deep thinker. Like anybody is going to give John Stott a 2 (Darrell???)
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3. Warren on 5/14/2008, said:

Clear, Biblical, Understandable Christian Scholarship in a format which is broadly useful. Practical to today's world as only Dr. Stott can be.
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4. Julie on 5/14/2008, said:

This course is well worth listening to. Dr. Stott is wonderful!
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5. Beverly on 5/14/2008, said:

It is apparent that Dr. Stott has an incredible depth of understanding of the subject matter, but it is equally obvious that his understanding is built on a broad knowledge of the entire Bible, not just this passage. His teaching style is both logical and relational - he gives the facts, but also the application. And his British accent is delightful!
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6. Darrell on 5/7/2008, said:

Stott's accent was a little distracting.
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7. Judy on 4/30/2008, said:

I really enjoyed this course.
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8. Beau on 4/21/2008, said:

God uses Dr. Stott to bring the Sermon on the Mount to life. He beautifully combines the academic and the pastoral aspects of Jesus' teachings. Believers will leave in awe of God.
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Did You Know?

The exact location of the Sermon is unknown. One suggested location is a hill near Capernaum known in ancient times as Mt. Eremos and Karn Hattin.

*Photo Source: Carl Boch, The Sermon on the Mount, 1865-1879
 
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