Life in the Kingdom: Sermon on the Mount with Sinclair Ferguson

Summary

This sermon introduces the Sermon on the Mount, explaining its context within Jesus' ministry as King and the establishment of God's kingdom. Referencing Jesus' baptism, Isaiah, Psalm 2, and the genealogy in Matthew, it highlights Jesus' authority to heal and call disciples, contrasting earthly blessings with kingdom blessings. The practical takeaway is that Jesus calls his followers to a new life of living for God's glory, which often appears counter-cultural.