Jonathan T. Pennington's theological commentary on Jesus' most famous discourse is an incredible resource, and I will refer back to it for years to come. This work engages critically with a broad range of scholarship on the Sermon on the Mount while offering Pennington's own unique perspective to the overall tone, structure, and goal of Jesus' instruction. Pennington compares the discourse with other ancient literature, challenges a number of established viewpoints on the sermon, and presents a new way of reading and engaging the text. The commentary will prove invaluable for teaching and preaching. I'll reference this work and am glad to have it in my library.