Christ and the Beatitudes

"Our meditations upon the Beatitudes would not be complete unless they turned our thoughts to the Person of our blessed Lord."
Arthur Pink

1. The Principle of Imitation

a. Imitate God

b. Imitate other Believers

2. The Incarnation

a. Philippians 2:6-8

b. Chalcedonian Creed

3. Jesus the Ultimate Manifistation of Each Beatitude

Poor in spirit; complete dependance on God

Mournful; a righteous man in a fallen world

Meek; putting others first

Hunger and Thirst for righteousness; pursuit after Godly means

Merciful; ending misery

Pure in Heart; pure motives and singular devotion

Peacemaker; ending the enmity between God and man

Persecution; suffering because of righteousness

4. Jesus Christ our example to follow