1. The Life of Christ – Lesson 7
March 14, 2018
Matthew Chapters 5-7
Luke 6:20-49
The Life of Christ – Lesson 7
The Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers…”

2. “Blessed are the pure in heart …”
Who will the Lord welcome? Psalms 24:3-4; Psalms 73:1; 1 John 3:3 Requires constant attention: Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 15:19 We’re responsible but we also need the Lord’s forgiveness. James 4:8; Psalms 51:6-10; Acts 15:9; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:22

3. “Blessed are the pure in heart …”
Purity in the inner man. Matthew 23:26-28; 15:18-20 Purity in thoughts. Philippians 4:8 Purity in speech. Titus 2:8; James 3:8-12 Purity in actions. 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Timothy 4:12; Proverbs 20:9-11

4. “Blessed are the pure in heart …”
Purity in doctrine/teaching. 1 Timothy 4:6; 1 Timothy 6:3; 2 Timothy 1:13 Purity in focus and devotion. Matthew 6:24 Purity in relationships. Matthew 5:21ff; 1 Timothy 5:1-2