2. Blessed Are the Meek
Matthew 5:5
January 29, 2017

3. Blessed are the Meek
Poor in Spirit – Realization of helplessness Those who Mourn – Realization of sin Both required for faith to properly begin.

4. Blessed are the Meek
“Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.” 2 Questions arise? What is “meek”? What is “inherit the earth”?

5. Blessed are the Meek
Blessed are the Meek

6. Definition of Terms Greek Word πραΰς – PRAUS Used 3 times in KJV
Means – mildness of disposition (Strong's)
better defined as “power under control”
NEVER weakness of fearfulness
Psalm 37:1-11

7. Meekness and Faith
Keep in mind the order One who is meek understands he has nothing to defeat the world, he must lean on someone else. One who is meek HAS power, it is merely controlled.

8. Meekness and Faith
Directly tied to humility. Matthew 21:5 Directly tied to gentleness 1 Peter 3:4

9. Blessed are the Meek They shall inherit the earth

10. Definition of Terms
Inherit κληρονομέω – KLERONOMEO) “to take possesion” – Vine’s Earth γῆ - GE “land” – Vine’s

11. Two Meanings: Present Future
Inherit the Earth
Two Meanings: Present Future

12. Present: Blessed on Earth Matthew 6:33 Isaiah 60:21
Inherit the Earth
Present: Blessed on Earth Matthew 6:33 Isaiah 60:21

13. Inherit the Earth
Future God’s people will inherit a NEW earth. 2 Peter 3:13 Revelation 21:1

14. Blessed are the Meek They shall Inherit the Earth.
Remember the Beatitudes work together: Poor in Spirit Those who Mourn The Meek Characteristic or Attitudes of the beginning of faith.

15. Blessed are the Meek. They shall Inherit the Earth
Are you demonstrating an attitude of Meekness? Christians must control what power we have if we are true Christians.

16. Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5
Invitation
Christians
Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5
Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9
Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

17. Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8,
Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6
Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30
Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32
Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5
Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35