Living the Sermon on the Mount: How Matthew Shows Us Life in God’s Kingdom

In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball take a deep dive into Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount, often called Jesus’ “kingdom manifesto.” They explore how the Beatitudes reveal a life transformed by Christ from the inside out—marked by dependence on God, humility, mercy, and a hunger for righteousness.

Jay and Brian also remind listeners that the Sermon on the Mount isn’t a checklist to earn God’s favor but a portrait of who believers become through the power of the Holy Spirit. Using vivid word pictures like salt and light, they unpack how kingdom living makes believers distinct and influential in a dark and broken world.

Whether you’re new to the Gospel of Matthew or revisiting familiar verses, this episode will help you see the Sermon on the Mount with fresh eyes—and inspire you to live out Jesus’ vision for His followers in a world desperate for hope.