Matt. 5

No wonder everyone thought Jesus was a crazy man! Reading His first sermon, not having any previous or future reality to go on, would have caused me to think the same way.

I would have been wondering....does Jesus not have "dictionary.com". Where in the world is he getting this stuff. Does he not understand what the word BLESSED means? Who associates blessing with poor in spirit, mourning, gentleness, hunger, mercy, purity, kindness and persecution?! This is craziness.

And that was just the beginning! How can people be salt and light? How could anyone ever be "more righteous" than the most righteous of society? According to Jesus aren't we all guilty of murder, adultery, divorce and dishonesty? Who would do twice as much as what is required? And to top it off......LOVE YOUR ENEMIES!!!!

And all this in one chapter! Craziness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Or, is it actually the most brilliant introduction to the most powerful sermon ever preached? Life giving words. Lessons to live by. Freeing principles that actually will lead us to experiencing the richest blessings of God Himself.

Hmm.