THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Matthew 5 – 7 Study I

Study I The Christian’s Character Part I: Matthew 5:1-6

The Beatitudes Beatus means “blessed” or “happy.” Each of the Beatitudes defines an attitude in the life of the child of God. 2. Jesus does not describe eight different types of people. 3. Every child of God should possess all of these characteristics.

The Beatitudes 4. “Blessed” does not mean that the follower of God is necessarily happy or prosperous. 5. Holiness does not guarantee earthly wealth or happiness. 6. The beatitudes reflect the presence of the Kingdom in our lives. 7. The Beatitudes indicate a right relationship with God. In words and actions In attitudes and relationships

The Beatitudes Structure: Similar to Ten Commandments Ten Commandments I – V deal with man’s obligations to God. VI – X deal with man’s obligation to man. Jesus condensed the 10 commandments to 2: 1. We must love God. 2. We must love our neighbor as ourselves.

The Beatitudes Structure: Similar to Ten Commandments Ten Commandments I – V deal with man’s obligations to God. VI – X deal with man’s obligation to man. Jesus condensed the 10 commandments to 2. Beatitudes 1 - 4 deal with attitudes toward God. 5 - 8 deal with attitudes toward others.

The Beatitudes Structure: Similar to Ten Commandments Ten Commandments I – V deal with man’s obligations to God. VI – X deal with man’s obligation to man. Jesus condensed the 10 commandments to 2 Beatitudes 1 – 4 deal with attitudes toward God. 5 – 8 deal with attitudes toward others. Each Beatitude has three parts: An attribution of blessedness. A description of those who are so blessed. A statement of the reason for their blessedness.

Study I The Christian’s Character Part I: Matthew 5:1-6 “Be-attitudes” Verse 3 Character: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Blessing: “Theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Study I The Christian’s Character Part I: Matthew 5:1-6 “Be-attitudes” Verse 4 Character: “Blessed are those that mourn.” Blessing: “They shall be comforted.”

Study I The Christian’s Character Part I: Matthew 5:1-6 “Be-attitudes” Verse 5 Character: “Blessed are the meek.” Blessing: “They will inherit the earth.”

Study I The Christian’s Character Part I: Matthew 5:1-6 “Be-attitudes” Verse 6 Character: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness.” Blessing: “They will be filled.”

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