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The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ first recorded sermon. 

Think about this, God Himself came down in Jesus Christ to speak to His people. What did He want to say? What was the message burning in His heart for people to understand, so we could live life as He intended for us to live? 

Yes, He previously spoke through the prophets, but now, He was speaking through His own Son, His own, “Word” made flesh. In this first sermon of Jesus, what did He feel was most important to say?

We sometimes study this foundational sermon in bits and pieces, but it really is one beautiful, flowing sermon. My hope is that through this challenge, you come to see the message of the sermon in its entirety, while at the same time gaining deeper knowledge of the details.

The 21-Day Sermon on the Mount challenge is this:

1. To read the entire sermon out loud for 21 days in a row, preferably in the mornings. 
2. Read and meditate on a portion of the sermon in the evenings, to gain a deeper understanding of that portion.

For your convenience, I’ve included the entire sermon at the beginning of the PDF for the morning readings. Then, the sermon is broken up into 21 segments and numbered so you can easily find the portion of Scripture for the evening meditation, along with some of my own thoughts. (Of course, you’re welcome to use your own Bible, but I’ve put it all together in one booklet for convenience, using the NASB 1995 version).

I want to emphasize the importance of reading the Scripture OUT LOUD in the mornings. This is a way for you to hear while you read, which is an important aspect in building your faith. 

It may not seem like you’re gaining any insight right away, but you will. Please, ask the Holy Spirit to give you understanding and insight before you read each day.

Thank you for taking the challenge—enjoy!

Find the PDF here