Jesus teaches the Sermon on the Mount

Galilean villages lived under Roman power, local taxation, economic inequality, and religious debate. Jesus teaches in the setting of Jewish Scripture and covenant hopes while addressing ordinary life, enemies, anxiety, wealth, and public piety.

The sermon presents the character of life under God’s reign and moves righteousness from external performance to the heart. Jesus speaks with authoritative fulfillment of the law and forms a people whose practice reflects the Father’s mercy.