In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins by blessing us, declaring who we are through the powerful “you are” statements, and only then calls us to obedience with His commands. This profound sequence reveals a truth at the heart of the Gospel: Jesus always blesses before He commands. Join us as we explore the depth of God’s blessings, which shape our identity, and the height of His commands, which call us to live out our identity with boldness and grace.