Qualifications for the Entrance into Messiah's Millennial Kingdom (Booklet) by Gary Whipple and published by Classics.
Contrary to what some teach today, the Sermon on the Mount was not written to Israel alone, but to all regenerate believers, whether Jews or Gentiles.
Though it is true that all scripture is not written to the church, it is, nonetheless, written for the church.
The book of Matthew is a good example of this truth, for while most of its message was given by Jesus to Israel, it was, at the same time, for the church.
However, not one portion of the Sermon on the Mount was addressed to Israel, i.e., the multitudes, though they heard it.
It was indeed, preached to the Lord’s disciples (those who believed in Him).
Notice how it begins: “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying…” (Matt. 5: 1, 2).
It follows that since this sermon was preached to His disciples, it was also addressed to the church and for the church.
