I. The Multitudes (5:1a)
A. See 4:25
B. They followed the miracles
1. (4:23-24) brought sick folks to be healed
2. This happened often
a. Feeding of 5000
b. ‘An evil generation seeks a sign’
C. Majority of followers week after the exhilarating
experiences
II. The Mountain (5:1b)
A. He drew away from the crowds
1. Message is not for the crowds
2. It was intended for His disciples, although
some of the crowd followed & heard
(Matt. 7:28; Luke 7:1)
B. He intended this message for His disciples – real
followers
1. Those dedicated to the truth over personal
preferences
2. Those dedicated to the truth over other
persons
III. The Message (5:2)
A. Application of truth to issues of life
B. A picture of a disciple of Christ
1. Our effect on the world
2. Personal relationships
3. Marriage relationships
4. Spiritual disciplines
