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What distinguishes the setting of Jesus' sermon in Matthew's Gospel from Luke's?

  • Both versions depict the sermon on a mountain, emphasizing divine authority.
  • Matthew's version places the sermon on a plain, emphasizing accessibility, while Luke's version has it on a mountain, highlighting exclusivity.
  • Luke's version lacks a specific setting, focusing solely on the content of the sermon.
  • Matthew's version places the sermon on a mountain, potentially emphasizing a new covenant, while Luke's version has it on a plain. (correct)
  • Which Gospels provide accounts of the Sermon on the Mount?

  • Matthew, Mark, and Luke (correct)
  • Mark, Luke, and John
  • Matthew, John, and Luke
  • Matthew, Mark, and John
  • How does the length of the Sermon on the Mount compare between Matthew and Luke's Gospels?

  • Matthew's version is significantly shorter and more concise than Luke's version.
  • Luke's version is longer and incorporates narratives from other Gospels, expanding upon on Matthew's version.
  • Matthew's version is the longer account, providing more detail and context compared to Luke's more condensed version. (correct)
  • Both versions are nearly identical in length, sharing the same core teachings.
  • Why might the mountain setting in Matthew's Gospel be significant?

    <p>It suggests a connection to the Old Covenant and Moses receiving the law on Mount Sinai. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central theme of the Sermon on the Mount?

    <p>The core teachings and principles of Jesus' message. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Sermon on the Mount

    • Jesus preached a message about God's kingdom in Galilee
    • The message centered on elements of teaching, a "perfect standard of the Christian life"
    • The Synoptic Gospels contain two versions of the sermon (Luke's and Matthew's)
    • Luke's version: shorter, delivered in a "level place"
    • Matthew's version: longer, delivered on a mountain
    • Matthew's version emphasizes universality of the message and the new covenant

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    Explore the profound teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, a key biblical sermon highlighting the essence of God's kingdom. Compare the different accounts presented in Luke and Matthew, focusing on their unique emphases and contexts. Understand the implications of these messages for the Christian faith.

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