2. “The BeATITUDES” Matt. 5:3-10

3. “The BeATITUDES” Are previews of the gospel Are previews of the gospel –Mt. 4:23; 7:28-29

4. “The BeATITUDES” “poor in spirit” “poor in spirit” –Trust in something other than self –Humble hearted who depend on God for direction –Jer. 10:23; Isa. 57:15 –1 Cor. 2:1-4

5. “The BeATITUDES” “they that mourn” “they that mourn” –Mourning over sin –See Matt. 11:28 –Isaiah 61:1-3 “they shall be comforted” “they shall be comforted” –1 Thess. 4:18

6. “The BeATITUDES” “the meek” “the meek” –“meekness” – supremacy of will that gives victory over surroundings; strength under control Matt. 11:29 Matt. 11:29 “inherit the earth” – the universal spread of the gospel “inherit the earth” – the universal spread of the gospel –Isa. 11:9

7. “The BeATITUDES” “hunger & thirst after righteousness” “hunger & thirst after righteousness” –“a state of justification due to forgiveness of sin –Rom. 1:16,17 –Rom. 10:3

8. “The BeATITUDES” “merciful” “merciful” –We are merciful when we show to others the divine mercy by which we have been saved

9. “The BeATITUDES” “pure in heart” “pure in heart” –“pure” – single to truth unmixed with alien elements –Heart that knows, understands & comprehends truth “see God” “see God” –Enter into relationship with God John 3:3 John 3:3

10. “The BeATITUDES” ”peacemakers” ”peacemakers” –They are “peace preachers” Rom. 10:15; 5:1 Rom. 10:15; 5:1 Eph. 2:17-19 Eph. 2:17-19

11. “The BeATITUDES” “persecuted for righteousness’ sake” “persecuted for righteousness’ sake” –Forecast of church after Pentecost –True test of a Christian All refer to same people!

12. What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) Confess your faith (Mt. 10:32) Confess your faith (Mt. 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4) Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4)