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Beatitudes #1
Series Sermon on the Mount
- Beatitude #1 (v. 3)
A. The objects: The poor in spirit
1. Poor: Lacking resources, needy, destitute
2. In spirit: Immaterial, eternal part of people
B. The blessing: The kingdom of heaven is theirs
1. The kingdom is ours
2. There are more blessings to come - Beatitude #2 (v. 4)
A. The objects: Those who mourn
1. It is a recognition of my sin, my poverty, that leads me to mourn
2. Woe is me (Is 6:5)
B. The blessing: They will be comforted
1. Christ came to give comfort for those who mourn (Is 61:2-3)
2. Christ has made everything new (Revelation 21:4) - Beatitude #3 (v. 5)
A. The objects: The meek (Ps 37:11)
1. Meek: Not overly impressed by the sense of self-importance; gentle
2. Contrasted with evildoers (Ps 37:7-9)
a. Moses (Numbers 12)
b. Christ (Matthew 11:29-30)
B. The blessing: They will inherit the earth
1. Application: Responses in marriage
2. Application: Responses to children
3. Application: Relationship with God (James 1:19-21) - Beatitude #4 (v. 6)
A. The objects: Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
1. Elements of righteousness:
a. Personal (standing with God) (5:20)
b. How we live (6:1)
c. Socially justice
B. The blessing: They will be satisfied (with righteousness) (Phil 3:8-9)
1. Share the same satisfaction with others
| Sermon ID | 52012142179 |
| Duration | 1:00:15 |
| Date | |
| Category | Sunday Service |
| Bible Text | Matthew 5:1-6 |
| Language | English |