Overview and Objectives
Lesson Overview
In this introductory lesson, you will gain a perspective on the context for Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes. You will learn to identify key characteristics of these scriptural passages and what these characteristics tell us about Jesus’ teaching.
Lesson ObjectivesWhen you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:
- Identify some key features of Matthew’s gospel.
- Discuss key components and characteristics of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
- Summarize the point of the Sermon on the Mount.
- Articulate an understanding of the framework for the Beatitudes.
As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Briefly reflect on your experience with studying the Beatitudes and your understanding of them prior to taking this course. What do you hope to gain from studying this course?