And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying…
Matthew 5:1-2

Having spent weeks meditating on the Ten Commandments, I believe considering the Sermon on the Mount (SOTM) is a wise next step. Why?

Because the Sermon on the Mount can be described as the New Testament commentary on the Law—by Jesus Himself!

The SOTM was addressed to disciples of Jesus, who at that time were all Jewish, and therefore familiar with the Law (5:1-2).
Jesus began with the Beatitudes that explain what kind of person is most blessed by God. In this way Jesus shifted the focus of God’s blessings away from mere obedience to the Law onto the godliness of one’s character (5:3-16)
Jesus then explained the difference between the letter of the Law, compared with the spirit of the Law—which raised the bar across the board! (5:17 - 7:12).
Jesus concluded explaining final judgement and how to prepare for it (7:13-29).

The Sermon on the Mount is three chapters long (111 verses), and touches on many subjects, so we will be considering it for some time. I pray that it will be beneficial for your spiritual growth and increase your love for the Lord!