Mathew 57 Design For Discipleship Author:Don H. Steward Matthew 5-7 is popularly known as the "Sermon on the Mount." many Passages in these three chapters of Matthew are so popular that Christians have memorized them through the years. The "Beatitudes" and the "Lords Prayer" certainly qualify for that popularity among Christians. However, this part of Matthews Gospel contains much rich material th... more »at gives Jesus' disciples his design for life. The writer has concluded that the main theme of the study is found in Jesus' words, "For I say to you, that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven (Mat. 5:20)." As you study this textbook you will discover Jesus' high expectations of his followers. These expectations can become a source of frustration as you face their impossibility. They are impossible to achieve in personal strength. However, in god's power they become a source of challenge and opportunity to become the kind of person who is pleasing to our lord.« less