Matthew 5:1-2 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him:… I. The CHARACTER of Jesus as a Teacher. Greater than the prophets or the angels. He possessed infinite knowledge and wisdom, holiness and truth, goodness and love, condescension and patience. He enforced and ratified all by Divine power and authority. II. The SUBJECTS of His instructions. They were all important, chiefly practical, perfect and abiding. III. THE CLAIMS OF CHRIST AS A TEACHER. Profound reverence, intense attention, highest gratitude, prompt obedience. (Types and metaphors.) Parallel Verses KJV: And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: |