History is littered with speeches of great significance- ones that have lifted spirits in dark times, inspired courage before big moments, and honored those that made sacrifices along the way. But there is perhaps no greater oration ever recorded than The Sermon on the Mount, as no speech or sermon has ever been more dissected, pondered, quoted, and considered. But like every great speech, the power is often tied to the setting and circumstance that it is given in. And that’s what we consider tonight before we dive into Christ’s words. Who exactly was listening as he spoke these words? And how does that confront us with the two most significant questions we will ever ask ourselves about Christ?
by Suffolk