Chapter 19

The Sermon on the Mount

One day Jesus taught His disciples the gospel on a mountainside by the Sea of Galilee.

Matthew 5:1

He told them how to live so they could be happy and live with Heavenly Father again. The things He taught them can make us happy too.

Matthew 5–7

Jesus said we should be gentle, patient, and willing to obey Heavenly Father.

Matthew 5:5

We should try as hard as we can to be righteous.

Matthew 5:6

We should forgive people who hurt us or make us feel bad. If we forgive them, Heavenly Father will forgive us.

Matthew 5:7

We should be peacemakers, love other people, and help everyone to love each other.

Matthew 5:9

We should not be afraid to tell people about the gospel or show them that we love Heavenly Father. When other people see us do good, it will help them believe in God too.

Matthew 5:14–16

We should always keep our promises.

Matthew 5:33–37

And just as we want others to be kind to us, we should be kind to them.

Matthew 7:12

Jesus said that if we do these things, we will be happy, Heavenly Father will bless us, and we will live with Him again.

Matthew 5:2–12