I think the fact some people believe the Sermon on the Mount wasn't intended to be received by the ears of all believers is really really strange. Talk about elitism and exclusion.
I know movies aren't Scripture, but have you ever seen the movie, "King of Kings" with Jeffrey Hunter? It illustrates how Christ was speaking to the crowds on the sermon on the mount. And it didn't look like any of them had a problem hearing Him. It makes sense He would walk upwards on the mountain, in order to better project His voice to the eager throng who came to listen and learn from Him.
I went a bit further in my Matthew on the Mount series and it did mention that there were crowds of people there. M
***I think the fact some people believe the Sermon on the Mount wasn’t intended to be received by the ears of all believers is really really strange. Talk about elitism and exclusion.***
No doubt. There is the role of clergy and there is the role of laity. If one takes on the role of clergy, then there are many things that one must take on above and beyond the role of laity.
Not everyone’s role is the same; neither is everyone’s gifts from God the same.