Summary
Jesus' life was notorious for offending, displeasing, and angering those around him. He was different. He had a different way of viewing the world. And, he said some pretty radical things. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) serves as a compilation of some of Jesus' most radical teachings in one place. However, the shock value of his words are not limited to the original audience alone; we soon will see the values of Jesus run counter-cultural to many of our own.

Talking Points
Genesis to Matthew; Context of the Sermon; Mountain Moment; How to Read The Sermon; The Mosaic of Jesus; The Unlikely As the Liked; Jesus' Punch in the Gut

References
The Gospel of Matthew (NICNT): R.T. France
Matthew: NIV Application Commentary: Michael J. Wilkins
CSB Study Bible (Matthew)
Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach