The GoodLion School of Discipleship is taking a long journey through Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon On The Mount. These Devotionals serve to guide young Christians in thinking and praying through how these teachings of Jesus impact our lives.
The Sermon on the Mount isn’t just another religious text.
It’s a revolution.
The teachings in Matthew 5–7 have shaped civilizations, stirred revolutions, and left an undeniable mark on the human heart.
But here’s the paradox: these are some of the hardest words to live out. “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” How often do we actually do that? It’s counter-cultural, counter-intuitive, and at times, it feels impossible.
And yet, it’s changed the course of history.
What makes these teachings so powerful?
The truth is, the Sermon on the Mount doesn’t just give us a vision for personal transformation — it offers a blueprint for a different kind of world.
A world where power is not found in dominance but in humility. A world where love, not violence, reigns supreme.
This is Jesus showing us what life looks like when God is in charge. It’s a Kingdom where the poor in spirit are blessed, where peacemakers are honored, where mercy triumphs over judgment.
This vision is so different from the world we live in that it shakes us to our core. It confronts our selfishness, our pride, our desire to control. But that’s exactly why it’s so powerful.
It calls us higher, to a way of living that’s beyond us but possible through Him.
Application:
Take a moment today to reflect on one area of your life where Jesus’ teachings feel particularly challenging. Is there someone you need to forgive? A situation where you need to choose peace instead of conflict? Write it down and ask the Holy Spirit to give you the strength to live it out.
Prayer:
Lord, I want to live the way You’ve called me to. But I know I can’t do it on my own. Empower me through Your Spirit to walk in the way of love, even when it’s hard. Amen.
SOTM Devotional 2: Why is the Sermon on the Mount so Powerful? was originally published in GoodLion Theology on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
