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Matthew 5:33-48
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Matthew 5:17-32
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Matthew 5:13-16
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Matthew 5:1-12
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Matthew 5:5-6
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Matthew 5:10-12
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Matthew 5:17-20
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Matthew 5:21-26
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Matthew 5:27-32
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Matthew 5:33-37
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Matthew 5:38-48
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THE BLESSED LIFE
Passage:
Matthew 5:1-4
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:
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ESV
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.
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1. Blessed are the poor in spirit (1-3)
The multitudes of suffering people needed shepherds like Jesus. When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside with his disciples and began to teach them. He taught them the Sermon on the Mount--the 'Constitution of the Kingdom of Heaven' (Mt 5-7). Matthew 5:1-10 are the Beatitudes. The Sermon on the Mount is a description of Jesus' own character and his personal life principles. The poor in spirit are those who know their spiritual poverty and are eager to learn. They know that they need Jesus' Spirit. The kingdom of heaven is promised to disciples like these.
2. Blessed are those who mourn (4)
Those who know the taste of sorrow can also know the joy of God's comfort. Those who have never been sorry for their sins or repented of the things that make God sorry can never know the depth of God's love and comfort.
Prayer: Lord, I need your Spirit. Give me a compassionate heart like yours so that I may share in your suffering and share in your comfort and joy.
One Word: For theirs is the kingdom
