Mat 5:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : The main audience for this sermon was Jesus’ disciples, those who came to him to learn and follow. They wanted to know the truth and were ready to teach others. However, many people from the crowd also listened. Unlike the law given at Mount Sinai, where people were kept at a distance (Exodus 19:12 ), now everyone could come close and hear Jesus. Even though Jesus spoke mainly to his disciples, he also cared about the whole crowd. Ministers can learn from this example: it is good to preach God’s word to as many people as possible, hoping some will truly listen and follow (Mark 3:13; Luke 6:13; Matthew 7:28 ).

‏ Matthew 5:2

v. 2: The main audience for this sermon was Jesus’ disciples, those who came to him to learn and follow. They wanted to know the truth and were ready to teach others. However, many people from the crowd also listened. Unlike the law given at Mount Sinai, where people were kept at a distance (Exodus 19:12 ^a), now everyone could come close and hear Jesus. Even though Jesus spoke mainly to his disciples, he also cared about the whole crowd. Ministers can learn from this example: it is good to preach God’s word to as many people as possible, hoping some will truly listen and follow (Mark 3:13; Luke 6:13; Matthew 7:28 ^b).