1. Uncommon Reactions

3. Matthew 5:1-12
1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4. Matthew 5:1-12
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

5. Matthew 5:1-12
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

6. Matthew 5:1-12
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

7. Matthew 5:1-12
12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

9. Matthew 5:21-26
21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’

10. Matthew 5:21-26
22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.

11. Matthew 5:21-26
23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

12. Matthew 5:21-26
25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.

14. Matthew 5:21-22
21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’

15. Matthew 5:21-22
22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.

16. The consequences of anger are graver than the causes of it. (5.21-22)

17. The consequences of anger are graver than the causes of it. (5.21-22)
Often, in our hurt and anger, we begin to make an idol out of the feelings we want for our ourselves and the response we want from others.

18. Matthew
23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

19. Reconciliation is a prerequisite to worship. (5.23-24)

20. Matthew
25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.

21. Unforgiveness incarcerates us spiritually and emotionally. (5.25-26)

22. Unforgiveness incarcerates us spiritually and emotionally. (5.25-26)
We deny our rights
We deny our entitlement
We deny our pride

24. Take-aways…
Recognize God’s redemption.

25. Take-aways…
Recognize God’s redemption.
Run from revenge to reconciliation. (5.25)

26. Take-aways… Recognize God’s redemption.
Run from revenge to reconciliation. (5.25)
Own your part of the sin
Talk honestly
Walk humbly
Take security in Jesus

27. Take-aways…
Recognize God’s redemption.
Run from revenge to reconciliation. (5.25)
Choose second-mile service. ( )