Sermon On The Mount Christ laid down the foundation He has the right to command His law is distinct His kingdom is distinct
Sermon On The Mount This sermon is for our benefit Enlightens Encourages Warns
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Characteristics Only those with these are acceptable Cannot leave any off & please God Essential for church & heaven
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Characteristics Bring true happiness “Beati” Latin for Happy Way to live for peace & hope
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Characteristics Lead men to heaven Kingdom of heaven, 5:3 Comforted, 5:4 Inherit the earth, 5:5 Characteristic – blessing (now & later)
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Blessed are the poor in spirit Recognize destitute spiritual condition Spiritually bankrupt, Rom. 3:9-12 Need riches of Christ, Col. 2:3, 4 Kingdom of heaven, Mt. 6:19-21
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Blessed are those who mourn Sorrow over sin, Psa. 51:17 Sin an offense to God, Prov. 6:16-19 Sin a cancer to man, 2 Tim. 2:16-18 Comforted, Lk. 16:22
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Blessed are the meek Humble under hand of the Almighty Free-will creatures, Josh. 24:15 Life controlled by God, Rom. 12:1, 2 Inherit the earth, Rev. 21:1-4
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Blessed are those who hunger & thirst For righteousness Deep appetite for truth, 1 Pt. 2:2 Seek God’s righteousness, Rom. 10:1-3 Know need for truth Filled, Jn. 4:13, 14; 6:51-58
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Blessed are the merciful Compassion on others, Mt. 18:33-35 Care & concern for souls, Mt. 9:37, 38 Thankful for mercy shown to you Obtain mercy, Lk. 6:37, 38
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Blessed are the pure in heart Free of evil motives, Phil. 4:8 Simple in evil, Rom. 16:19 Cleanse heart with truth, Jn. 15:3 Shall see God, 1 Jn. 3:2; Rev. 21:27
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Blessed are the peacemakers Bring peace between God & man In sin – At war with God, Jas. 4:4 Prince of peace, Isa. 9:6, 7 God of peace, Rom. 15:33 Gospel of peace, Eph. 6:15 Sons (Family) of God, 1 Pt. 1:3, 4
Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Blessed are the persecuted Faith brings backlash, 2 Tim. 3:12 Count it all joy, Acts 5:40, 41 Revile & hate you, Jn. 15:18-21 Great is your reward!