Beginning the Sunday after Easter we begin a new series titled The Alternative. Our series is based primarily on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount where Jesus offers us a better way forward.
The teachings of Jesus was commonly known as the Way, acknowledging that following Him is a way of life that changes everything. And, throughout history, the faithful thoughtfully tried to emulate the ways of Jesus.
Our companion book is titled Jesus’ Alternative Plan by Richard Rohr (see Book Club News). Father Richard positions Jesus’ sermon from Matthew within the context of the gospels as a whole. The reality is humanity continues to customize Jesus’ plan to suite us. But, in His sermon, Jesus offers us an alternative.
Here is the outline for covering Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount with chapters from our companion book:
| Scripture | Topic | Jesus’ Alternative Plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7 | Matthew 7:1-5 | Judging | Chapters Intro-1 |
| Apr 14 | Matthew 6:24-34 | Possessions | Chapters 2-3 |
| Apr 21 | Matthew 5:13-16 | Condiments | Chapters 4-5 |
| Apr 28 | Matthew 5:38-42 | Violence | Chapter 6 |
| May 5 | Matthew 5:3-12 | Beatitudes | Chapters 7-8 |
| May 12 | Matthew 7:7-12 | Knocking | Chapter 9 |
Jesus saw the crowds and went up a hill, where he sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them
Matthew 5:1-2
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Pastor Tommy
Richard Rohr. Jesus’ Alternative Plan. Cincinnati: Franciscan Media, 2022.