2. Sermon On The Mount Christ laid down the foundation
He has the right to command
His law is distinct
His kingdom is distinct

3. Sermon On The Mount This sermon is for our benefit Enlightens
Encourages
Warns

4. Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Characteristics
Only those with these are acceptable
Cannot leave any off & please God
Essential for church & heaven

5. Sermon On The Mount Beatitudes Characteristics Bring true happiness
“Beati” Latin for Happy
Way to live for peace & hope

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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!