1. Receiving the Kingdom: Life Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount

2. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 Part 3: Receiving Mercy “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matt. 5:7 The Beatitudes Matt. 5:7-8

3. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 Mercy is the foundation of God’s throne Isaiah 16:5 “In mercy the throne will be established; and One will sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness.” The Beatitudes Matt 5:7-8

4. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 Why is it important that you show mercy to others? 1 st God has shown you mercy Ephesians 2:4-5 2 nd God commands you to be merciful Micah 6:8 The Beatitudes Matt 5:7-8

5. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 Why is it important that you show mercy to others? 3 rd You’ll need mercy in the future James 2:13 4 th Mercy is the way of the Kingdom Matthew 9:13 The Beatitudes Matt 5:7-8

6. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Life Lesson #5:Live with daily gratitude for the mercy of God and extend His mercy daily to others. The Beatitudes Matt 5:7-8

7. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 We cannot be pure in heart – and we cannot see God – apart from God’s holiness. God is holy and He is looking for purity and holiness in His people. The Beatitudes Matt 5:7-8

8. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 A pure heart is an obedient heart that desires to please God at all costs. Hebrews 12:14 “Pursue … holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.” The Beatitudes Matt 5:7-8

9. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 Psalm 15 Who may? … one who will Find and Follow the Heart of God and walk uprightly with integrity in every area of life: 1. Integrity in your speech 2. Integrity in your relationships 3. Integrity to honor God’s word 4. Integrity to keep your word 5. Integrity with your finances The Beatitudes Matt 5:7-8

10. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Life Lesson #6:Keep your heart pure before God and others by living a life of integrity and love, and the Lord will reveal Himself to you in delightful ways. The Beatitudes Matt 5:7-8

11. The Beatitudes – Matt 5:3-12 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” A pure heart is a portal to God The Beatitudes Matt 5:7-8