Stretch the Standard

Dive deeper into Jesus’ radical teaching in Part 2 of our Sermon on the Mount series: “Stretch the Standard.” In this session, we explore Matthew 5:17–48 and discover how Jesus honors the Law and Prophets while calling us to a heart-level righteousness that goes beyond mere rule-keeping.

What You’ll Learn:
• How Jesus fulfills, not abolishes, the Old Testament law
• Why surface-level obedience isn’t enough—and what true Kingdom righteousness looks like
• The “You have heard…but I say” passages on anger, lust, and loving our enemies
• Practical steps to turn knowledge into lifelong practice

Download the free study guide and follow along at your own pace. This is more than learning—this is about practicing the way of Jesus in real life.

Notes

Matthew 5-7

Welcome to Week 1 of our study on the "Sermon on the Mount," a self-paced Bible Study from The Life Church. In this session, Pastor Vernon introduces the Sermon on the Mount and helps us understand why this powerful teaching from Jesus is essential for every disciple.

In this video, you’ll explore:

• Why the Sermon on the Mount still matters today

• How Jesus redefines what it means to live a blessed life

• What it looks like to follow Christ in everyday culture

Use the links below to download your guided notes and take the reflection quiz to help you apply the message.

Notes | Quiz