The Greatest Commandment

steve ellis
Jun 19, 2022
1 min read

Christians, in some ways, should stand out from the culture around them. How does Jesus treat the outcast, the lonely, the orphaned, and the widow? How did Jesus treat His neighbors? Considering Jesus, how should I treat my neighbors?

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handout: The Greatest Commandment

317: Greater Righteousness

Jesus sits down on a mountain, surrounded by a growing crowd of disciples. This isn’t just a picturesque backdrop—this is intentional. It echoes the story of Moses receiving the Law on Mount Sinai. But Jesus isn’t receiving Torah—he’s teaching it. Not just repeating it, but showing what it was always meant to be.

316: Salt, Light, and a City

Jesus doesn’t begin the Sermon on the Mount with commands—He begins with identity. “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” These aren’t tasks to perform, but deep truths to live from.