“The Beatitudes” Matthew 5:3-10

“The Beatitudes” Are previews of the gospel – Matthew 4:23; 7:28-29 Blessedness we have now – 1 John 3:1

“The Beatitudes” “poor in spirit” – Trust in something other than self – Humble hearted who depend on God for direction – Jeremiah 10:23; Isaiah 57:15 – 1 Corinthians 2:1-4

“The Beatitudes” “they that mourn” – Mourning over sin – See Matthew 11:28 – Isaiah 61:1-3 “they shall be comforted” – 1 Thessalonians 4:18

“The Beatitudes” “the meek” – “meekness” – supremacy of will that gives victory over surroundings; strength under control; opposite to self-assertiveness and self-interest Matthew 11:29 “inherit the earth” – the universal spread of the gospel – Isaiah 11:9

“The Beatitudes” “hunger & thirst after righteousness” – “a state of justification due to forgiveness of sin” – Romans 1:16,17 – Romans 10:3

“The Beatitudes” “merciful” – We are merciful when we show to others the divine mercy by which we have been saved

“The Beatitudes” “pure in heart” – “pure” – single to truth, unmixed with alien elements – Heart that knows, understands & comprehends truth “see God” – Enter into relationship with God John 3:3

“The Beatitudes” “peacemakers” – They are “peace preachers” Romans 10:15; 5:1 Ephesians 2:17-19

“The Beatitudes” “persecuted for righteousness’ sake” – Forecast of church after Pentecost – True test of a Christian All refer to same people!

What Must I Do To Be Saved?  Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)  Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)  Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)  Confess faith in Jesus (Matthew 10:32)  Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)  Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)