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Which Gospel presents the Sermon on the Mount as being delivered in a level place?

John
Matthew
Luke (correct)
Mark

What is Saint Augustine's description of the Sermon on the Mount?

A perfect standard for Christian life (correct)
A collection of parables for simple understanding
A guide for interpreting Old Testament prophecies
An allegorical representation of heaven and earth

Matthew's Gospel portrays Jesus delivering the Sermon on a mountain to emphasize which connection?

Jesus as a king establishing his earthly kingdom
Jesus as a priest offering sacrifices to God
Jesus as a new Moses bringing the New Covenant (correct)
Jesus as a prophet predicting future events

What was the central theme of Jesus's preaching throughout Galilee, which is encapsulated in the Sermon on the Mount?

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Which of the following best describes a key difference between Luke's and Matthew's versions of the Sermon on the Mount?

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Sermon on the Mount

A collection of Jesus' teachings emphasizing God's kingdom, as recorded in the Gospels.

Matthew's version

A longer account of the Sermon on the Mount, delivered on a mountain, emphasizing Jesus' authority.

Luke's version

A shorter account of the Sermon on the Mount, delivered on a plain, highlighting universality.

New Covenant

The new promise of salvation through Jesus, compared to the Old Covenant with Moses.

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Old Covenant

The original agreement between God and Israel, including the Ten Commandments given through Moses.

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Study Notes

The Sermon on the Mount

Jesus traveled through Galilee, preaching about God's Kingdom
The Sermon on the Mount is a central element of Christian teaching
Saint Augustine called it a perfect standard for Christian life
The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) contain different versions of the sermon
Luke's version is shorter and is believed to have been delivered in a plain
Matthew's version is longer and is believed to have been delivered on a mountain
Matthew's placement on a mountain highlights the universality of Jesus' message, similar to Moses delivering the Ten Commandments
Both versions emphasize God's message, with differing approaches in delivering it