Matthew 5:1-12 – “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the

peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”

v.4 – “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall comforted.”

I. The Bible Gives Examples of Those Who Mourned ₋ Abraham mourned over the death of Sarah – Genesis 23 ₋ David mourned over the lawlessness of God’s people – Psalm 119:136 ₋ Jeremiah mourned over the sins of God’s people – Jeremiah 9:1 ₋ Paul mourned over the Ephesian believers ₋ Jesus mourned – John 11:35 – “Jesus wept”

II. What Kind of Sorrow Was Jesus Talking About II Corinthians 7:10 – “For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of, but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”

II. What Kind of Sorrow Was Jesus Talking About ₋ Worldly sorrow brings remorse and regret ₋ Godly sorrow brings repentance and forgiveness ₋ “Anyone can mourn over his sins, but not too many people mourn over the fact that they are sinners.” Psalms 51:4 – “Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight.”

III. How Does This Promise Work ₋ When a person sees their sin, they can respond in one of four ways: 1. We can deny that our sin exists 2. We can admit our sin and try to change things ourselves 3. We can admit our sin, despair over it and give up We can admit our sin and go to God in repentance Luke 15:17 – “He came to himself”

III. How Does This Promise Work ₋ When a person sees their sin, they can respond in one of four ways: 1. We can deny that our sin exists 2. We can admit our sin and try to change things ourselves 3. We can admit our sin, despair over it and give up We can admit our sin and go to God in repentance Luke 17:18 – “I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee.”

III. How Does This Promise Work ₋ When a person sees their sin, they can respond in one of four ways: 1. We can deny that our sin exists 2. We can admit our sin and try to change things ourselves 3. We can admit our sin, despair over it and give up We can admit our sin and go to God in repentance Luke 17:20 – “His father saw him and had compassion”

III. How Does This Promise Work ₋ When a person sees their sin, they can respond in one of four ways: 1. We can deny that our sin exists 2. We can admit our sin and try to change things ourselves 3. We can admit our sin, despair over it and give up We can admit our sin and go to God in repentance ₋ “As our mourning rises to the throne of God, His comfort descends from Heaven”

How does God comfort those who mourn? 1. Jesus Christ promises to comfort those who mourn 2. Our God is the God of all comfort II Corinthians 1:3 – “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”

How does God comfort those who mourn? 1. Jesus Christ promises to comfort those who mourn 2. Our God is the God of all comfort 3. There is also the comfort of the Scriptures Romans 15:4 – “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”

How does God comfort those who mourn? 1. Jesus Christ promises to comfort those who mourn 2. Our God is the God of all comfort 3. There is also the comfort of the Scriptures 4. The Holy Spirit brings comfort John 14:16 – “And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever.”

How does God comfort those who mourn? 1. Jesus Christ promises to comfort those who mourn 2. Our God is the God of all comfort 3. There is also the comfort of the Scriptures 4. The Holy Spirit brings comfort 5. God also comforts us through His people II Corinthians 7:6 – “Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus.”