Lutheran Church of Hope - West Des Moines

Lutheran Church of Hope - West Des Moines

Study Resources

Study Resources

Welcome to this 10-session study specifically designed to be done in small groups. The resources found here are to be used in conjunction with the Sermon on the Mount study guide, which you can download below or buy a physical copy in Café Hope. 

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Sessions

1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10

Session 1: Intro to the Sermon on the Mount

These videos, podcasts, and articles work in conjunction with the Sermon on the Mount study guide. Look to your study guide for the Bible reading, discussion questions, and spiritual practices.  

Intro to the Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5-7 Sermon Overview
Additional Resources

Podcasts

Kicking Off a Year With Sermon on the Mount
The Hebrew Bible’s Connection to the Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount’s Place in the Gospel of Matthew
Ten Minute Bible Hour: Matthew 5
Ten Minute Bible Hour: Matthew 6
Ten Minute Bible Hour: Matthew 7

Article

What Is the Sermon on the Mount?

Session 3: Jesus Fulfills the Law

These videos, podcasts, and articles work in conjunction with the Sermon on the Mount study guide. Look to your study guide for the Bible reading, discussion questions, and spiritual practices.  

Jesus Fulfills the Law
Matthew 5:17-20: Righteousness and Jesus’ Bible
Additional Resources

Podcasts

The Salt of the Land and Light of the World
What Does Jesus Think of Old Testament Laws?
Ten Minute Bible Hour – Matthew 5:17-20, Pt. 1 Episodes
Ten Minute Bible Hour – Matthew 5:17-20, Pt. 2 Episodes

Articles

The Sermon on the Mount and Jesus as the New David
How Does Jesus Fulfill the Law?

Session 6: Warnings About Religious Practices

These videos, podcasts, and articles work in conjunction with the Sermon on the Mount study guide. Look to your study guide for the Bible reading, discussion questions, and spiritual practices.  

Warnings About Religious Practices
Matthew 6:1-4: Generosity and the True Reward
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Additional Resources

Podcasts

What “Hypocrite” Means to Jesus
Jesus’ Surprising Warning About Religious Practices
Why Say “Kingdom of the Skies” Instead of “Kingdom of Heaven”?
Ten Minute Bible Hour: Matthew 6:1-4 Episodes