Searchingly written studies suitable for general Christian reading. Better than many commentaries, and stimulating for message-preparers.

Contents:

Introduction

The Beatitudes
1 The First Beatitude “Blessed are the poor in spirit...” (Matthew 5:3)
2 The Second Beatitude “Blessed are they that mourn...” “(Matthew 5:4)
3 The Third Beatitude “Blessed are the meek...” “(Matthew 5:5)
4 The Fourth Beatitude “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness...” (Matthew 5:6)
5 The Fifth Beatitude “Blessed are the merciful...” “(Matthew 5:7)
6 The Sixth Beatitude “Blessed are the pure in heart...” (Matthew 5:8)
7 The Seventh Beatitude Blessed are the peacemakers...” (Matthew 5:9)
8 The Eighth Beatitude “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake...” (Matthew 5:10-12)
Conclusion – The Beatitudes and Christ

The Lord’s Prayer
Introduction
1 The Address “Our Father which art in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9)
2 The First Petition “Hallowed be Thy name.” (Matthew 6:9)
3 The Second Petition “Thy kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:10)
4 The Third Petition “Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)
5 The Fourth Petition “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11)
6 The Fifth Petition “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12)
7 The Sixth Petition “And lead us not into temptation.” (Matthew 6:13)
8 The Seventh Petition “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13)
9 The Doxology (Matthew 6:13)