Reading the Sermon on the mount : character formation and decision making in Matthew 5-7

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Part I: Getting ready to read the Sermon on the Mount -- The setting of the Sermon: What is Matthew's relation to Judaism? -- The context of the Sermon: Who speaks to whom? -- The structure of the Sermon: In what order does Jesus speak? -- The functions of the Sermon: Character formation and decision making -- Is Matthew a legalist? Enablement of obedience in response to the sermon -- Part II: A reading of the Sermon on the Mount -- A portrait of disciples with promises and expectations: Matthew 5:3-16 -- The antitheses with their heading: Matthew 5:17-48 -- True piety: Matthew 6:1-18 -- God and possessions: Matthew 6:19-34 -- Judging--condemnation and discernment: Matthew 7:1-12 -- Exhortations, warnings, and closing Matthew 7:13-27; 7:28-8:1 -- A précis: Matthew 4:18-8:1.