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Matthew 5:33-48
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Matthew 5:17-32
THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW - Jan 31, 2021 -
Matthew 5:13-16
SALT AND LIGHT - Jan 30, 2021 -
Matthew 5:1-4
THE BLESSED LIFE - Jan 01, 2000 -
Matthew 5:5-6
BLESSED ARE THE MEEK - Jan 01, 2000 -
Matthew 5:7-9
BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART - Jan 01, 2000 -
Matthew 5:10-12
THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF JESUS - Jan 01, 2000 -
Matthew 5:13-16
SALT AND LIGHT - Jan 01, 2000 -
Matthew 5:17-20
JESUS FULFILLS THE LAW - Jan 01, 2000 -
Matthew 5:21-26
DO NOT MURDER - Jan 01, 2000 -
Matthew 5:27-32
DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY - Jan 01, 2000 -
Matthew 5:33-37
DON'T SWEAR - Jan 01, 2000 -
Matthew 5:38-48
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES - Jan 01, 2000
BLESSED ARE…
Passage:
Matthew 5:1-12
Key verse: 3
NIV
Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
The Beatitudes(A)
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(B)
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.(C)
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.(D)
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.(E)
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.(F)
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,(G)
for they will see God.(H)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,(I)
for they will be called children of God.(J)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,(K)
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(L)
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,(M) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.(N) 12 Rejoice and be glad,(O) because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.(P)
Cross references
- Matthew 5:2 : 5:3-12pp — Lk 6:20-23
- Matthew 5:3 : ver 10, 19; S Mt 25:34
- Matthew 5:4 : Isa 61:2, 3; Rev 7:17
- Matthew 5:5 : Ps 37:11; Ro 4:13
- Matthew 5:6 : Isa 55:1, 2
- Matthew 5:7 : S Jas 2:13
- Matthew 5:8 : Ps 24:3, 4; 73:1
- Matthew 5:8 : Ps 17:15; 42:2; Heb 12:14; Rev 22:4
- Matthew 5:9 : Jas 3:18; S Ro 14:19
- Matthew 5:9 : ver 44, 45; S Ro 8:14
- Matthew 5:10 : S 1Pe 3:14
- Matthew 5:10 : ver 3, 19; S Mt 25:34
- Matthew 5:11 : Isa 51:7
- Matthew 5:11 : S Jn 15:21
- Matthew 5:12 : Ps 9:2; Ac 5:41; S 2Co 6:10; 12:10; Col 1:24; Jas 1:2; 1Pe 1:6; 4:13, 16
- Matthew 5:12 : 2Ch 36:16; Mt 23:31, 37; Ac 7:52; 1Th 2:15; Heb 11:32-38
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The Sermon on the Mount
5 Seeing the crowds, (A)he went up on the mountain, and when he (B)sat down, his disciples came to him.
The Beatitudes
2 And (C)he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 (D)“Blessed are (E)the poor in spirit, for (F)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are (G)those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the (H)meek, for they (I)shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and (J)thirst (K)for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are (L)the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are (M)the pure in heart, for (N)they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are (O)the peacemakers, for (P)they shall be called (Q)sons[a] of God.
10 (R)“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for (S)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 (T)“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely (U)on my account. 12 (V)Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for (W)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Matthew 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface
Cross references
- Matthew 5:1 : ch. 15:29
- Matthew 5:1 : Luke 4:20
- Matthew 5:2 : Ps. 78:2
- Matthew 5:3 : For ver. 3-12, [Luke 6:20-23]
- Matthew 5:3 : [Isa. 61:1; 66:2]
- Matthew 5:3 : [Luke 12:32]
- Matthew 5:4 : Isa. 61:2, 3; John 16:20; 2 Cor. 1:7; 7:10; Rev. 21:4; [James 4:9, 10]
- Matthew 5:5 : Ps. 37:11
- Matthew 5:5 : Ps. 37:11
- Matthew 5:6 : Ps. 42:2; Isa. 55:1, 2; John 7:37
- Matthew 5:6 : 2 Tim. 2:22; [ch. 6:33]
- Matthew 5:7 : ch. 18:33; 25:34-36; Prov. 19:17; Luke 6:36; 2 Tim. 1:16; Heb. 6:10
- Matthew 5:8 : Ps. 24:4; 2 Tim. 2:22; [1 Pet. 1:22]
- Matthew 5:8 : Heb. 12:14; 1 John 3:2, 3; Rev. 22:4; [1 Cor. 13:12]
- Matthew 5:9 : James 3:18
- Matthew 5:9 : 1 John 3:1
- Matthew 5:9 : Rom. 8:14
- Matthew 5:10 : 2 Tim. 2:12; James 5:11; 1 Pet. 3:14
- Matthew 5:10 : [See ver. 3 above]; [Luke 12:32]
- Matthew 5:11 : Heb. 11:26; 1 Pet. 4:14
- Matthew 5:11 : John 15:21
- Matthew 5:12 : Acts 5:41; Rom. 5:3; 2 Cor. 12:10; Col. 1:11, 24; Heb. 10:34; James 1:2; 1 Pet. 4:13
- Matthew 5:12 : See ch. 21:35
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1. Jesus' audience (1-2)
Those who came or were brought to Jesus were not the elite of society but the sick, marginalized, and demon possessed. Jesus' own disciples included fishermen whose livelihoods depended on the whims of nature, a tax collector who sold his dignity to the Roman oppressors, an angry political radical, and others. Those who followed Jesus were the people whom Jesus loved and who needed to know that God's love doesn't depend on human standards. As Jesus began his Sermon on the Mount, he spoke to people such as these.
2. Blessed are you (3-12)
Jesus understood the sorrow, yearning, hunger, and injustice that the people were feeling. He didn't, however, point blame or have pity. Instead, Jesus said they are blessed. To be blessed is not something to attain by our efforts, but it is a realization given by God. Even in our struggles and longings, God is with us and will indeed fulfill our hope for justice, righteousness, and kingdom glory.
Prayer: Lord, I repent of my privilege and complacency. May I experience the blessed hunger and thirst for righteousness that sees your kingdom come, even amid pains.
One Word: You are blessed
