2. The King The Disciples The World
Matthew 5:1-16

3. Introduction: The King & His Disciples vv.1-2
4:16 “Come, follow me” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

4. Introduction: The King & His Disciples vv.1-2
vv.1-2 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. Matt 7:28-29 “28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. ”

5. The Beatitudes of Needs vv.3-6
v.3. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Beatitudes – Referring to the blessings recounted
here in Matthew 5:1-12

6. The Beatitudes of Needs vv.3-6
Isaiah 66:1–2 (NIV) This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place be? … “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.

7. The Beatitudes of Needs vv.3-6
Isaiah 6:5 (NIV) 5 “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.”

8. The Beatitudes of Needs vv.3-6
v.4 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

9. The Beatitudes of Needs vv.3-6
Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted… to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

10. The Beatitudes of Needs vv.3-6
v.5 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

11. The Beatitudes of Needs vv.3-6
Psalm 37:9–11
9 For those who are evil will be destroyed,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
10 A little while, and the wicked will be no more;
though you look for them, they will not be found.
11 But the meek will inherit the land
and enjoy peace and prosperity.

12. The Beatitudes of Needs vv.3-6
V.6 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

13. The Beatitudes of Response vv.7-12
V.7 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

14. The Beatitudes of Response vv.7-12
V.8 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God

15. The Beatitudes of Response vv.7-12
V.8 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God Exodus 33:20 (NIV) 20 .… he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.”

16. The Beatitudes of Response vv.7-12
Psalm 24:3–4 (NIV) 3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.

17. The Beatitudes of Response vv.7-12
V.9 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

18. Vv Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

19. Conclusion: The Disciples & The World vv.13-16
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

20. Conclusion: The Disciples & The World vv.13-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

21. Reflection Question
Are we blessed? Are we the salt of the earth and light of the world? Can the world see our king in the light we reflect?