The Sermon on the Mount
For seven days, sit on the hillside where Jesus first taught the way of His kingdom. From the Beatitudes to the house on the rock, His words reset our hearts.
Matthew 5 – 7
Christians looking for practical discipleship, inner peace, and freedom from anxious striving.
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Complete Daily Syllabus
7 days. Each day opens into a read, key verses in plain English, reflection questions and a prayer, with companion journeys on 7 of them.
01 The Beatitudes: The Inverted Kingdom
Matthew 5:1–12 Blessed are the poor in spirit, the meek, and the peacemakers.
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The Beatitudes: The Inverted Kingdom
Matthew 5:1–12Blessed are the poor in spirit, the meek, and the peacemakers.
Matthew 5:1–12, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you. Listen instead ↗
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Plain English: Blessed are those who know their need of God, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Plain English: Blessed are those who grieve, because they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Plain English: Blessed are the gentle, because they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Plain English: Blessed are the merciful, because they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Plain English: Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called children of God.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Blessed are the poor in spirit, the meek, and the peacemakers”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
02 Salt of the Earth & Light of the World
Matthew 5:13–16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.
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Salt of the Earth & Light of the World
Matthew 5:13–16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.
Matthew 5:13–16, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Plain English: Live in a way that points people to God. Your actions can help others see his goodness.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Journey · 7 steps
When You're The Youngest In The Room
Age is not the same as authority.
Journey · 8 steps
Being The Only Christian In The Group
Faithful without being obnoxious.
Journey · 10 steps
Finding Your Next Right Thing
Direction, meaningful work, and showing up.
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 5:14
Light To The World
You're not asked to generate light. You're asked to not hide it.
Pray: Lord, help me not hide today. Let what You've placed in me be seen.
Do: Show one act of kindness publicly today — not for show, just unhidden.
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 5:14-16
Light in the Darkness
Light does not need to shout or make a loud noise to displace darkness; it simply has to exist and shine faithfully.
Pray: Father, let the light of Christ shine through my attitude and actions today.
Do: Bring warmth or practical help into an environment that feels tense or negative.
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
03 Righteousness of the Heart & Loving Enemies
Matthew 5:17–48 Beyond external rules to inner purity, forgiveness, and unconditional love.
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Righteousness of the Heart & Loving Enemies
Matthew 5:17–48Beyond external rules to inner purity, forgiveness, and unconditional love.
Matthew 5:17–48, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Plain English: Just let your yes be yes and your no be no. Anything beyond that comes from evil.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Plain English: But I tell you: love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Beyond external rules to inner purity, forgiveness, and unconditional love”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
04 Secret Devotion & The Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:1–18 Our Father which art in heaven; praying in secret with an honest heart.
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Secret Devotion & The Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:1–18Our Father which art in heaven; praying in secret with an honest heart.
Matthew 6:1–18, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Plain English: May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Plain English: Give us today the bread we need for today.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Plain English: And forgive us what we owe you, as we forgive those who owe us.
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Plain English: When you pray, go into your room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is unseen. He sees in secret and will reward you.
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Plain English: So pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honoured.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Our Father which art in heaven; praying in secret with an honest heart”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Journey · 10 steps
A Closer Look: The Lord's Prayer
The prayer Jesus actually taught.
Journey · 8 steps
Praying as Jesus Taught
The Lord's Prayer, slowly.
Journey · 6 steps
How Jesus Taught Us to Pray
A pattern for honest prayer.
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 6:11
Daily Bread
Notice the word 'daily.' God supplies enough for today, not a lifetime stockpile.
Pray: Father, help me receive what I need today with gratitude, and trust You for tomorrow.
Do: Identify one need you keep trying to solve in advance. Let it go for today.
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 6:6
The Secret Place
The most important part of a tree is underground where no one can see it. In the same way, your secret life with God determines your public strength.
Pray: Father, meet me in the quiet secret place of my heart today.
Do: Close your eyes and pray in private for 2 minutes with zero distractions.
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
05 Heavenly Treasures & Overcoming Worry
Matthew 6:19–34 Consider the lilies of the field; seek ye first the kingdom of God.
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Heavenly Treasures & Overcoming Worry
Matthew 6:19–34Consider the lilies of the field; seek ye first the kingdom of God.
Matthew 6:19–34, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Plain English: Put God’s priorities first. Trust that he can provide what you need as you follow him.
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Plain English: Wherever your treasure is, that is where your heart will be.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Consider the lilies of the field; seek ye first the kingdom of God”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Journey · 7 steps
What Scrolling Costs You
Counting the price of an ordinary hour.
Journey · 8 steps
The Parables Jesus Told
Stories with a hook in them.
Journey · 8 steps
Rest for the Weary
A walk through the words of Jesus.
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 6:34
Present-Tense Faith
Faith lives in the present tense. Worry lives in tomorrow.
Pray: Father, pull me back to today. Help me trust You with tomorrow when it arrives.
Do: Each time worry about tomorrow surfaces, return to one truth: 'Today, His grace is enough.'
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 6:21
The Cost Of Every Yes
Jesus does not say your heart chooses your treasure. He says it runs the other way — what you give yourself to is what you end up loving.
Pray: Jesus, I have been spending myself on things that never asked for my whole heart. Teach me to give my attention to what lasts.
Do: Open your screen time. Look at the number without defending it.
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
06 The Golden Rule & The Narrow Gate
Matthew 7:1–14 Judge not; ask, seek, knock; choosing the path of life.
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The Golden Rule & The Narrow Gate
Matthew 7:1–14Judge not; ask, seek, knock; choosing the path of life.
Matthew 7:1–14, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Plain English: Ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Judge not; ask, seek, knock; choosing the path of life”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
07 Building on the Rock: The Sure Foundation
Matthew 7:15–29 Hearing Christ’s words and doing them so the house never falls.
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Building on the Rock: The Sure Foundation
Matthew 7:15–29Hearing Christ’s words and doing them so the house never falls.
Matthew 7:15–29, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Hearing Christ’s words and doing them so the house never falls”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
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Building on the Rock
Storm-proofing your life through obedience.
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 7:24-25
The Sure Foundation
Both the wise builder and the foolish builder faced the exact same storm, winds, and rising floodwaters.
Pray: Jesus, build my life upon the unshakable rock of Your Word and commandments.
Do: Put one specific teaching of Jesus into practical practice today.
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
Go deeper with journeys
Short guided studies from the app that draw on the passages in this plan.
A Closer Look
A Closer Look: The Beatitudes
The upside-down opening of Jesus' greatest sermon.
Matthew 5:3 · 9 steps
Everyday Faith
The Way of the Beatitudes
Jesus' upside-down vision of a good life.
· 8 steps
Scripture Themes
The Upside-Down Kingdom
Blessings the world overlooks.
· 6 steps
Work, Ambition and Calling
When You're The Youngest In The Room
Age is not the same as authority.
2 Timothy 1:7 · 7 steps
Relationships
Being The Only Christian In The Group
Faithful without being obnoxious.
· 8 steps
Everyday Faith
Finding Your Next Right Thing
Direction, meaningful work, and showing up.
· 10 steps
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