Pastor Matt Stacey 1st! of LP 11/12/2017 Blessed Matthew 5:1-11 Pastor Matt Stacey 1st! of LP 11/12/2017

Jesus taught us about happiness… “markorios” Acts 20:35 "In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Define: “Blessed” 2 NT Terms / 2 ways to View “Bless” 1) “eulogetos” – Praised / to be well Spoken of – 2 Corinthians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,” 2) “markorios” A. Acts 20:34 – Obviously Happy

Define: “Blessed” 2) “markorios” A. Acts 20:34 –Happy B. Acts 26:2 "In regard to all the things of which I am accused by the Jews, I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that I am about to make my defense before you today;” C. James 1:12 “Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial…”

NLT “Realize their need of Him” D.A. Carson – 1. The Poor in Spirit NLT “Realize their need of Him” D.A. Carson – “Acknowledge their Spiritual Bankruptcy”

2. The Mourners 1 Samuel 15:35 “Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death; for Samuel grieved over Saul. And the LORD regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel.”

3) The Meek Ps. 37:11

3) The Meek Mildness of Disposition – gentleness of spirit; meekness NASB = Gentle all 4 x in Scripture Trait of Jesus – Matthew 11:29 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.” Matthew 21:5 "SAY TO THE DAUGHTER OF ZION, 'BEHOLD YOUR KING IS COMING TO YOU, GENTLE, AND MOUNTED ON A DONKEY, EVEN ON A COLT, THE FOAL OF A BEAST OF BURDEN.'"

3) The Meek Strong enough to Not Break Things Antonyms = rough, hard, violent, anger, aggression, maliciousness Strong enough to Not Break Things

3) The Meek

Strong Enough to be Gentle 3) The Meek Strong Enough to be Gentle