Chapter XXIX: Introduction: 1. Who the blessed (happy) ones really are; v, 2–12

2. The position of the blessed; v, 13–16.
3. The Old Kingdom not to be destroyed by the New; v, 17–20.

I. CONTRASTS BETWEEN THE OLD AND NEW KINGDOMS CONCERNING THINGS
FORBIDDEN.
1. The law against Killing; v, 21–26.
2. The law against Adultery; v, 27–32.
3. The law against Profanity; v, 33–37.
4. The law against Injuries; v, 38–48.

II. CONTRASTS CONCERNING PRACTICAL DUTIES.
1. Almsgiving; vi, 2–4.
2. Prayer; vi, 5–15. [Example—the Lord’s Prayer.]
3. Fasting; vi, 16–18.
4. Treasure-gathering; vi, 19–34.

III. HOW SUBJECTS OF THE NEW KINGDOM SHOULD REGARD OTHER PERSONS.
1. With charity in word and action; vii, 1–12.
2. But with caution; influence of numbers and of false teachers
deprecated; vii, 13–23.