Together We GROW, United We BUILD!
“Together We Unite To Build God’s Kingdom”
Matthew 5:1-12
broken into 2 categories:
 The first four –
Preparation of our Attitudes
and Character toward God
 The second four –
Presentation of our Attitudes
and Character toward others
Matthew 5:3….
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven.” (NIV)
NOT poor in the finances.
The “poor in spirit”
refers to
“being poor in the
sight of God.”
ptochoi
is not so much material
as it is spiritual
(as “in spirit” implies).
came to realization that
WITHOUT God and
God’s blessing and guidance
in his life –
his life would never
amount to anything.
Scripture says….
Only those who are
truly sorry for their sins
that will be given the
opportunity to enter the
Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:4….
“Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.”
(NIV)
This beatitude does not refer
to someone who cries a lot or
mourning for some reason.
“Blessed are those who mourn”
refers to
“being broken-hearted
because of the sin you have
committed toward God.”
“Those who mourn”
acknowledge their sins
and spiritual poverty.
(cf. 2 Corinthians 7:10; James 4:9)
The Greek term here rendered
“mourn” (penthountes)
conveys the idea of
extreme sadness.
Those who mourn
because they have
spiritual needs
can expect God to
comfort them.
God is His own supernatural,
mysterious and wonderful way
will forgive and bring spiritual
comfort to those who are
truly sorry for their sins.
Matthew 5:5….
“Blessed are the meek, for
they will inherit the earth.” (NIV)
Psalm 37:11….
“But the meek will inherit the
land and enjoy great peace.” (NIV)
means…. gentle,
praeis
humble, modest
The “meek” person
surrenders everything
to the Lord and His control.
He bears injustice patiently
and without bitterness.
(cf. Titus 3:1-7)
A
“meek person”
is someone who has a true
and healthy estimation
of themselves, and sees
themselves as a human
being with no special claims
to status, power, or strength.
Because of their understanding
of who they are, they are
able to treat people in the
appropriate manner: gently,
kindly, and considerately.
Scripture says…. “the
meek
will inherit the earth.”
Those who are meek …
are highly respected.
People are drawn to them
because of their
loveable character.
Matthew 5:6….
“Blessed are those who hunger
and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.” (NIV)
The two words
“hunger” & “thirst” express
is the divine order;
divine law.
“Hungering and thirsting for
righteousness” means….
“desiring more than
anything the things of God.”
A person who “hungers and
thirsts for righteousness”
would never be satisfied with….
Only going to church on Sunday
– they need weekly Bible
Study and times of prayer.
Only reading their Bible when
they get in the mood – they need
to do their daily devotions.
Only become involved in
Kingdom’s work if it is convenient
– they only feel fulfilled when
they are going about doing
God’s work.
Those who “hunger and
thirst for righteousness”
never “do” enough or never “be”
enough for the Kingdom of God.
It is that hunger and thirst
for the things of God
that motivates them
to keep going.
Scripture says….
“those who hunger and
thirst after righteousness
will be filled.”
God will FILL them
to an overflowing in
abundant blessing.