Be-Attitudes
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Sermon: Matthew 5
Sermon: Matthew 5
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We will be in Matthew Chapter 5
Matthew 5
Matthew 5
Student Bible Study Series
What do You Meme?
Jesus often made comments that would confuse those listening. Beneath His words was a profound revelation of God’s truth.
His words were so packed with meaning his disciples missed the meaning.
Yet they were so profound that the same disciples were inspired by the holy spirit to write them down. These are the very same words that change lives today.
We are going to look at a familiar passage from Matthew chapter 5 from familiar section
The Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount was given by Jesus to his disciples for the Lost. He gave this message to those who were his already for the multitudes.
There is not a greater need that man has than salvation. People need Jesus.
This is highlighted by the fact There will be a day when Jesus will establish his kingdom here on earth.
and before we delve into that lets read the passage
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the humble,
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.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
The Sermon on the Mount is a description of how Christ changes our very nature.
from dark to light
from death to life
from lost to found
from indigence to heir
Thru the Bible Vol. 34: The Gospels (Matthew 1–13) Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
It is well to note that they are be–attitudes, not do–attitudes. They state what the subjects of the Kingdom are—they are the type of person described in the Beatitudes
Jesus describes his followers as blessed
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
as Christians we are poor in spirit. We are bankrupt unable to pay our sin debt and we are blessed because Jesus redeemed us paid our debt and made us heirs to his kingdom.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
We are blessed when we are mournful. God comforts us now in part and fully in the future.
Blessed are the humble,
for they will inherit the earth.
We are blessed when we are humble. Christians hope in the future reward of being joint heirs with Christ.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
We are blessed because we seek righteousness because one day righteousness will reign.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Mercy describes not only a key element of christian character; mercy may be God’s most fundamental attribute.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Purity in heart refers to moral uprightness and not just ritual cleanliness “pure in heart” exhibit a single-minded devotion to God that stems from the internal cleansing created by following Jesus.
Listing these characteristics makes me realize 2 things
Jesus is the real King
Life in the Kingdom can be hard.
Jesus is the real King- his power and kingdom are real.
Life in the kingdom can be hard. Christians weren’t promised a life of luxury , wealth of perfect health.
in summary, those who have nothing in themselves that God gives the kingdom of heaven, the comfort of heaven, the earth as their inheritance, the satisfaction of his provision, the mercy and vision of God, the right to be called his sons and the greatest of all rewards: a place in his kingdom.
Therefore, as an act of our dependance on him today instead of an invitation I’m calling us to prayer.
Cry out to Jesus. Declare your dependance on him.
Humble yourselves before the Lord
Seek healing for those in need
Mourn for those who are hurting
Seek to serve the Kingdom.
Iain D. Campbell, Opening up Matthew, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 43.
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992), 100.
