Goal of the Book

The goal of this book is for readers to experience a personal encounter with the wisdom of Jesus found in Matthew 5-7.

Background and Inspiration

The Sermon on the Mount has grown out of pastor James Mayfield's study and struggles across the years as person, marriage partner, parent, pastor, teacher, and writer.

Guides and Influences

The primary guides for this book have been John Chrysostom, Augustine of Hippo, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Wesley, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Suitability and Structure

Because there are forty chapters, the book is well suited for Lent, but it is not limited to that season.