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Matthew 5:1-6
What are the benefits of actually consistently learning and obeying ?
John 8.12, 31-32, 51, 4:34. 1 John 2:3-4, 1 Peter 2:3, Matt 4:4, 2 Tim 3:16-17
(B1) Repent - Matthew 5:1-2 "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." NIV
(B2) Matthew 4:17 "From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." ESV
Beatitudes 5:3-12
God put this first
ESVSB - “They are called “beatitudes” from Latin beatus, “blessed, happy” These short statements summarize the essence of the Sermon on the Mount. Blessed: More than a temporary or circumstantial feeling of happiness, this is a state of well-being in relationship to God that belongs to those who respond to Jesus’ ministry.”
LABC - The Beatitudes describe how Christ’s followers should live. Each beatitude tells how to be blessed. “Blessed” means more than happiness; it means singularly favored, graciously approved by God.
CBC - Structurally, each of the beatitudes is composed of a statement of who is blessed (“blessed are the poor in spirit,” etc.) followed by a statement of why the person is blessed (“for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven”). First the character of the blessed person is highlighted, and then the promise of God to that person is explained.
Jesus’ 8 super key ‘be attitudes. The 8 top character traits (attitudes - “be” attitudes) to have and their rewards
Only ones he made easy to memorize
(5:3) Poor in Spirit = Depend on God for Everything - Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs."
For Salvation
Eph 2:8-0
Luke 18:9-14 "Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: [10] "Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. [11] The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: 'I thank you, God, that I am not like other people-cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I'm certainly not like that tax collector! [12] I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.' [13] "But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, 'O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.' [14] I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." NLT
What is the difference between what the Pharisee and the tax collector asked God for?
Why was only the tax collector justified before God?
Romans 3:25 NLT - For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood.
What works must on
Acts 3:19 NLT - Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.
When are our sins wiped away?
For Everything Else (Direction, Wisdom, Success)
Philippians 4:6-7 "Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (7) And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." CSB
Matthew 6:33
Who are we to depend on to get everything we need?
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. [6] Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." NLT
What 2 things are we do with "all"?
John 15:5 "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." NLT
What is the only way we can produce much fruit?
John 5.19 the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. NLT
If Jesus can do nothing without the Father why do we think we can?
Matthew 6:11-13 Give us today the food we need, [12] and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. [13] And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. NLT
Who should we depend on for our basic needs, forgiveness, and not yielding to temptation?
define depend on God each day for guidance, what should be on my todo lists,
Optional: see also Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1:1-3, John 15:5-6, Psalm 34:8b, 2 Chronicles 16:7-9
(5:4) Mourn = Mourn & Repent Over Sin - Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." CSB
Mourn the right way about personal sin
(D2) Proverbs 28:13 "You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you." GNT
Mourn the right way about Trials
Trials James 1:2-8 or Rom 5:3
Persecution Rejoice in Persecution Matthew 5:10-11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." NIV
OK to pray Matt 6:13
(5:5) Humble = Focus on the Interests of Others -- Consider Others More Important - Matthew 5:5 "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." NIV
Ephesians 4:2 "Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love." NLT
Meek, Gentle
James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows grace to the humble.”.
Humility is the key to getting more grace. If we want to abound in grace then humility is a passageway.
Humility is also the key to loving more. The more humble I am the more I am in a position to love someone else. The more I focus on me, the less I am able to love others. Jesus is our supreme example. In John 13 He gave the example of washing the disciples feet. In His day that would have been a very humbling thing to do. From ch. John 13-18 He uses the word love many times. He loved them to the end.
If I am able to get all my needs met by God, it sets me free from focusing on myself and able to look out for and meet the needs of others. If I want to be a better lover, and receive more grace, humility is a key to getting there. Dave Webster Nov 17 email on MAC
(5:6) Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness = Careful to Obey Everything - Hunger to live as God requires (hunger for righteousness)- Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." NIV
John 4.34 My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work. NLT
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