Beatitudes, Salt, and Light

Week 1 – Matthew 5:1-16 (Beatitudes and Salt and Light)

What is the context of the Sermon (why does Matthew include it here)?

What is the difference between a blessing from God and an attitude we present?

Is there a connection between the list of blessings and the list of commandments?

How do salt and light achieve results (flavor and illumination)?

What makes this teaching so different than the other teachers of Jesus’ day?