The Pursuit of Happiness (1 of 16)

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

The King, the Crowd, and the Kingdom

Matthew 4:17, 23–5:2; 7:28–29

Sermon on the Mount — Part 1 of 16

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 4:17

I. Who is Jesus? Matthew 5:1–2; 7:28–29

The most important thing about the sermon is not only what Jesus says, but who Jesus is.

1. The promised King - Matthew 1:1; 4:17
   

2. The faithful Son - Matthew 2:15; 3:13–17; 4:1–11
   

3. Greater than Moses - Matthew 5:1–2, 21–48
   

Moses said, “Thus says the Lord.”

Jesus said, “But I say to you.”

II. Crowd or Disciple? Matthew 5:1–2

1. The crowds were interested in Jesus

2. The disciples came to Jesus

A disciple is not merely an admirer, but a learner and apprentice who trusts and follows Jesus.

C. The Crowd is not Permanent

III. What is Heaven? Matthew 4:17; 5:3; 6:9–10, 33

1. Heaven is where God rules
   

2. The Kingdom is now, but not yet
   

3. Which Kingdom Rules
   

The King has come.

The Kingdom has come near.

Come and sit at the feet of Jesus.