Where did Jesus deliver the Sermon on the Mount?+
Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount on a mountainside to his disciples and the gathered crowds. Matthew 5:1 states that Jesus 'saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him' to hear his teaching. The exact location is traditionally believed to be near the Sea of Galilee, though the specific mountain is not definitively identified in Scripture.
Is the Sermon on the Mount found in all four Gospels?+
The Sermon on the Mount is primarily recorded in Matthew 5-7 in its most complete form. Luke's Gospel contains a shorter version known as the 'Sermon on the Plain' (Luke 6:20-49), which includes many similar teachings but is delivered in a different setting and with some variations. Mark and John do not contain this specific sermon in the same format.
What are the Beatitudes?+
The Beatitudes are the opening blessings of the Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5:3-12. They begin with 'Blessed are...' and describe the character and spiritual attitudes that Jesus pronounced blessed—including the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those persecuted for righteousness. Each Beatitude is followed by a promise of God's blessing or reward.