Matthew 5:1-16. "King Jesus Announces The Upside-Down Kingdom"

Matthew 5:1-16 ”King Jesus Announces The Upside-Down Kingdom” Matthew 5:1-16 ”Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:1-16 ”Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:1-16 ”You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:1-16 1. What is ”the kingdom?” 2. Who is “blessed?” 3. Who is the Blessed One? Matthew 5:1-16 1. What is ”the kingdom?” 2. Who is “blessed?” 3. Who is the Blessed One? “…proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom…” euangelion Matthew 4:23 “Heaven ” “Earth” The World “The Present Age” Jesus Jesu s The Kingdo m “The Age to Come” Immanuel God With Us Matthew 5:1-16 1. What is ”the kingdom?” 2. Who is “blessed?” 3. Who is the Blessed One? Blessed are the poor in spirit… Blessed are those who mourn… Blessed are the meek… Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness… Blessed are the merciful… Blessed are the pure in heart… Blessed are the peacemakers… Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness… Blessed are you when people insult you… Matthew 5:1-16 1. What is ”the kingdom?” 2. Who is “blessed?” 3. Who is the Blessed One? poor mourning meek hunger and thirst merciful pure in heart the peacemaker persecuted insulted beaten crucified