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Matthew 5:1

Jesus intentionally withdraws to a hillside to teach His disciples, mirroring Moses receiving the Law on Mount Sinai. It signals that something important and authoritative is about to be spoken.

Memory phrase: Jesus sat and taught His friends

Talk about it: Why do you think Jesus went up a hill before He started teaching?

Prayer: Jesus, thank You for wanting to teach me. Help me listen to Your words every day.

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