The Beatitudes

Jesus Lowers The Bar

Lego’s - Kingdom

WHO GETS INTO THE KINGDOM?

Entrance into the kingdom - Who makes up the kingdom of God

Matthew 5:3–12

Beatitudes - originates from Latin blessedness or blessed are

Blessed / Happy

Happy feelings

Not feeling - Relationship

Being who you were created to be

& Doing what you were created to do

Matthew 5:3–12 (ESV)

Grouped into 4 - talk about 5

Humility

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Poor

Economically

Physically impoverished

Oppressed

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Mourn

In their life - injustice, tragedy, death

or Others

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Those Who Pursue Righteousness and Justice

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Jesus is constantly “interrupted” by those in need

Golden Rule - not getting what you deserve

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Those Who Create Peace

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Not seeking strife and ware

Reconciliation

Peacemaking is not “nice” or “tolerance” but standing in no-mans land (middle) for reconciliation.

Sum together

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Those willing to lose everything to follow Jesus

Barbell

Commission