When did Jesus preach the Sermon on the Mount?
Jesus teaches the Beatitudes and the law of the kingdom on a mountainside in Galilee.
Sermon on the Mount took place c. AD 28 at A mountainside near Capernaum, Galilee, during the Life of Jesus period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Matthew 5:3 (KJV). Jesus teaches the Beatitudes and the law of the kingdom on a mountainside in Galilee.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:3 (KJV)
Seeing the multitudes, Jesus went up into a mountain and taught His disciples — the Beatitudes, the salt and light of the world, the true meaning of the law, prayer, forgiveness, and the narrow way that leads to life.
c. AD 28
A mountainside near Capernaum, Galilee
Key KJV Scriptures
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
"Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock."
Why It Matters
The Sermon on the Mount is the fullest description in Scripture of the character and life of the kingdom of heaven.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the Sermon on the Mount preached?
On a hillside in Galilee near Capernaum, traditionally identified with the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
When did sermon on the mount happen?
Sermon on the Mount is dated c. AD 28, placing it in the Life of Jesus era of biblical history. See Matthew 5:3 (KJV).
Where did sermon on the mount take place?
Scripture places sermon on the mount at A mountainside near Capernaum, Galilee.
Who was involved in sermon on the mount?
The key figures are Jesus, His disciples.
Where is sermon on the mount in the Bible?
You can read about it in Matthew 5:3, Matthew 7:24 (King James Version).
Why does sermon on the mount matter?
The Sermon on the Mount is the fullest description in Scripture of the character and life of the kingdom of heaven.
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