Matthew 5:1-16

“And seeing the multitudes, he went up . . .” (v. 1). The multitude that followed Jesus was not an instantaneous gathering. Jesus had taught in the synagogues throughout Galilee (4:23). Jesus had preached the good news of the kingdom of heaven. Jesus had healed all manner of sickness and disease. His fame was widespread (4:24). The multitude consisted of people from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and from beyond Jordan (4:25). Some would…