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1 The Lord s Outreach School of Theology Presents The Christians Declaration of Independence The Beatitudes Written By Russell J. Benoit, Th. D. Certified Christian Counselor A Division of: THE LORD'S OUTREACH MINISTRIES P.O. Box 16274, Lake Charles, Louisiana

2 Table of Contents Title 1 Contents 2 Orientation 3 Course Syllabus 4 Course Calendar 6 Pre-Class Questionnaire 7 Chapter One 10 Chapter Two 14 Chapter Three 18 Chapter Four 21 Chapter Five 24 Chapter Six 27 Chapter Seven 31 Chapter Eight 34 Final Examination 38 2

3 Orientation and Introduction THE BEATITUDES Russell J. Benoit, Th.D., Ccc, Instructor I. COURSE DESCRIPTION This is a study of THE BEATITUDES of Jesus as they appear in Matthew Chapter in the Sermon of the Mount. We will analyze each statement of the Beatitudes and search out its abiding principles and apply them to our own lives as twentieth century Christians. II. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course aims to: A. Increase our understanding of THE BEATITUDES and their message from Jesus. B. Examine the permanent principles in each of these remarkable sayings of Our Lord. C. Apply / these principles to our lives today and explore ways to use them daily. D. Encourage a further study and appreciation of the Bible as God's Word to encourage, enhance, and instruct all Christians. III. SUGGESTED TOOLS OF STUDY A. The Holy Bible - KJV (Preferably) Greek/Hebrew B. One other version of the student's choosing. C. This Study Guide D. Other books pertaining to The Beatitudes 3

4 IV. SUGGESTED STUDY HABITS A. Read through Matthew 5-7 prayerfully before the course begins. Endeavor to absorb the contents and see the setting of The Beatitudes within the Sermon on the Mount. B. Study the Course Syllabus - Workbook as much as possible before the course ends. C. Do Not miss a single class session unless absolutely necessary. D. Take many notes. Note: It will help if you share notes with a study partner at the end of each class session. V. CLASSROOM METHODOLOGY A. Lecture followed by class discussion. B. Time will be provided for in-class discussion. VI. EVALUATION PROCEDURES Course evaluation will be on the following basis: 1. Attendance at all lectures 1 Part 2. Written report 1 Part 3. Final Exam 4 Part 4

5 THE BEATITUDES COURSE CALENDER Period Topic Assignment One Course Orientation/Instruction Read Matthew 5-7; **In some ways this is the single most important meeting of the class. We should all be clear about what our Primary study tools are, our major objectives, and how we will take this wonderful journey into the Heart of our Lord Jesus. Two Chapter Three, Four and Five Read Matthew 5-7 Three Chapter Six, Seven Read Matthew 5-7 Eight and Conclusion 5

6 BEATITUDES HEBREW-ARAMAIC -JESUS- ENGLISH -KJV- GREEK - MATTHEW- ashere*ani 6041 Blessed...the Poor in Spirit (5:3) makarioi hoi ptochoi to pneuma ashere*abel 57 Blessed...the Mourners (5:3) makarioi hoi penthountes 3996 ashere*anah 6031 ashere*ra'ab 7456 tsame 6770 Blessed...the Meek (5:5) Blessed...the Hungry - Blessed...the Thirsty (5:6) -makarioi hoi praeis makarioi hoi peinontes 3983 kai dipsontes 1373 ashere hesed 2617 Blessed...the Merciful (5:7) makarioi hoi eleemones 1655 ashere taher 2891 Blessed...the Pure in Heart (5:8) makarioi hoi katharoi te kardia ashere shalom asah* Blessed...the Peacemaker (5:9) makarioi hoi eirenopoioi

7 THE BEATITUDES PRE-CLASS QUESTIONNAIRE** Instruction: This seminar is designed to lead the student into a study Of the Beatitudes of Jesus in order that he or she might Derive a full understanding or the permanent principles Of faith contained in them and apply them to his or her Own life. Initiation: Each participant most completes the BEATITUDES UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONNAIRE. The Instructor calculates the Rating of each student and Average them to obtain a group rating. This will be The seminar Pre-Text. The results will be the groups Understanding of the overall Beatitudes. Note: the Goal of this seminar is to increase our knowledge of the Beatitudes of Jesus. Group: On the 1 st Lecture The Class will be broken up into 4 Different Groups or less, depending on the size of the Class. Instructor will assign certain BEATITUDES to each group. Note: Class participation is a must in order to pass this course. Study will be done as a group, but final examination Must be turned in individually. In An Effort To Roll Money Back Into Your Pocket 1. If All Tuitions is Paid Up: The Winners Will receive a $ Bonus to be split among themselves. 2. If All Tuitions is Not Paid Up: The Bonus will be awarded and split between the ones that Paid Up. 3. If Everyone's Tuitions is Not Paid Up: The Bonus will be forfeited And we will try again the next class. (ALL Group Evaluations will be due at the end of the second Lecture) 7

8 BEATITUDES HEBREW-ARAMAIC -JESUS- ENGLISH -KJV- GREEK - MATTHEW- malkoth shameh Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven hoti auton estin he basileia ton ouranon nacham 5162 They shall be Comforted (5:4) hoti autoi paraklethesontai 3870 Yarash eretz They shall Inherit the Earth (5:5)-hoti autoi kleronomesousin ten gen Malah 4390 They shall be Filled (5:6) -hoti autoi chortasthesontai 5526 nashag hesed They shall Obtain Mercy (5:7) hoti autoi eleethesontai 1653 ra'ah 7200 They shall See God (5:8) hoti autoi theon opsontai karah beni-elohim They shall be Called the Children on God (5:9) hoti autoi huioi theou klethesontai

The Beatitudes THE QUALITIES OF BLESSEDNESS HUNGRY & THIRSTY AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS Involves the Entire Person Regeneration - MEEK Involves the Will Repentance To Other Christians In Covenant

9 The Beatitudes THE QUALITIES OF BLESSEDNESS HUNGRY & THIRSTY AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS Involves the Entire Person Regeneration - MEEK Involves the Will Repentance To Other Christians In Covenant Relationship POOR IN SPIRIT Involves the Intellect Recognition MOURNERS Involves the Emotions Remorse Oh, the blessedness of: PURE IN HEART To Himself Self- Relationship PEACE- MAKERS To Non- Christians Outside the Covenant 9

10 Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Chapter One Title: Topic: "The Christian's Declaration of Independence' The Joy of Being A Christian Theme: We who are Christians can experience the Joy of our Salvation here and now. 1. INTRODUCTION: A. "Declaration of Independence" (See America's 4 th of July) 1776 a. Declaration: = 1. an Announcement, 2. a Proclamation, 3. A Statement made by a person or a party to a legal transaction. B. Independence: The quality or state of being Independent 1. Freedom, 2. The state of being Competence. 10

11 The Declaration of Independence is: 1. Compendium of Christ Teaching 2. G.C. Morgan describes it as the Manifesto of the King a. He took His Seat b. He Opened His Mouth c. 3. G.K. Chesterton says that it's the Magna Charter of the King 4. Son of Man The Constitutions and the Bylaw of the Kingdom that describes just how we should live 5.. THE BEATITUDES DESCRIBES JUST WHO WE ARE AS CHRISTIANS. 11

12 B. Setting of Life 1. This was more than Just a sermon: a. It was all of Jesus' Sermon rolled up in One Ipitome b. "When He had taken His seat" - Kathisantos c. "He Opened His mouth" - Anoixas To Stoma 2. In Essence, the Beatitudes is: Our Lord Jesus making an Announcement that when one that God has chosen from the beginning comes to his self (see the prodigal son) and excepts the truth of God in Christ, that he is Independent or Free from the Law of sin and death. 1. Read Luke 2. Read Romans 12

13 3. BLESSED a. Markarios b. Asher 4. BLESSED ARE a. "Oh, the blessedness of' 1. This talks about here and now 5. Present Exclamations 13

14 CHAPTER TWO Text: Matthew 5:3 Title: Topic: "BLESSED POVERTY" The SATISFACTION of Being a Christian Theme: If we recognize that we are sinners and trust Christ Completely, His fullness always comes. INTRODUCTION A. Setting & Review B. Characteristics of the Christian 1. Passive Characteristic - These are Qualities that works in us. The Christians State of Mind a. Poor a. Poor b. Mourners b. Meek d. Hungry 2. Active Characteristics ~ These are Qualities that works through us a. Mercy b. Purity d. Peace e. Persecuted 14

15 II. BLESSED ARE THE POOR Blessed: (3107) Makarios = The state of the Believer in Christ 1. To be fully satisfied 2. We have been indwelled by Christ and as a result, we are fully satisfied 3. Worthy to be well-spoken of 4. One that is happy and fortunate to be enveyed 5. One that is in the world, yet independent of the world (OH THE BLESSNESS OF THE BELIEVER) A. NEW TESTAMENT word for "Poor" (Ptochos) (4434) 1. One who is in Need 2. One that is Helpless 3. One who needs Lifting 4. One who has fallen from a better estate 5. One who earns a living only by begging 6. One that has nothing at All 15

16 B. Matthew 5:3 "in spirit" (Pneuma) (4151) 1. The spirit who like the wind is invisible (John 3:8) 2. The Breath of God 3. The Invisible part of man 4. The element in man by which he perceives, reflects, feels, desires 5. The element in man which gives him the ability to think about God 16

17 C. "The 4 R's of Salvation 1. Repent = re - to go back Pent - to the top 2.Return = a complete turn around 3.Restore = gives us a complete make over 4. Regenerate = gives new life III. THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN A. "Theirs' B. "The Kingdom of Heaven' 1. The Rule 2. The authority 3. The Power 17

18 Text: Matthew 5:4 Chapter Three Title: "Blessed Mourners" Topic: The COMFORT of Being A Christian Theme: If we are truly sorry for our sin and will turn it over To Christ, we will have His strength to conquer it. I. INTRODUCTION A. REVIEW B. 18

19 II. BLESSED ARE THE MOURNERS A. New Testament word for Mourn = Pentheo (3996) 1. One who Grieves over the death of a love one or friend 2. Outward expression of inner grief 3. To bewail = to cut or strike the bosom (breast) as an outward sign of inner grief 19

20 III. THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED A. Because they shall be B. Comforted (3874)Parakaleo 1. To call to one's side and aid 2. Exhort 3. An encourager 4. One who consoles 5. A counsel for the Defense 6. An Advocate 7. One who comes to help 20

21 Text: Matthew 5:5 Chapter Four Title: "Blessed Meekness" Topic: The INHERITANCE of Being A Christian Theme: If we summit our lives to God as Christians, He will Provide all that we need to love and serve Him fully. I. INTRODUCTION A. REVIEW B. 21

22 II. BLESSED ARE THE MEEK A. The New Testament word for MEEK (4239) Praues 1. One that is Lowly 2. One that has a mild spirit 3. One that is Gentle 4. One that endures injury with patience and without resentment 5. One that is submissive (Webster) 22

23 III. THEY SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH A. "Supreme Blessing" Psalm 37:11 B. "The Land'

24 Text: Matthew 5:6 Chapter Five Title: "Blessed Starvation" Topic: The PROMISE of Being A Christian Theme: If we really desire the forgiveness and fullness of Christ, We shall have it. I. INTRODUCTION A. REVIEW B. 24

25 II. BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS A. Blessed Are They Who Hunger And Thirst (1373) 1.. As a deer panting for water 2. B. After Righteousness 1. Dikaiosune (1343) = to be in right standing with God 2. One who is just and righteous 3. One who conforms with the higher authority of God 25

26 III. THEY SHALL BE FILLED A. Filled = to a point of satisfaction, as a glass filled with B. Now... not just future C. Those who seek righteousness shall now be filled 26

27 Chapter Six Text: Matthew 5:7 Title: "Blessed Mercy" Topic: Servant The Christian's Relationship to Others: Being Theme: The Christian is a forgiven, forgiving sinner who receives God's grace only as he shares it with others. I. INTRODUCTION A. REVIEW B. Active Characteristics 27

28 II. BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL A. Mercy... eleemones (1655) = Compassionate, involving thought and action a. One who grieves inside for the conditions and needs of others b. One who has this great attributes as a result of Indwelling of the Spirit of God. 1. Not Negative 2. But Positive B. The Background 1. Jews 2. Gentiles a. Plato b. Seneca 28

29 III. THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY A. Principal of Life: One a. Matthew 7:12 b. Matthew 7:2 c. Luke 6:38 B. Principal of Life: Two 29

30 C. Principal of Life: 1. Matthew 6:14,15 2. Matthew 6:12 30

31 Text: Matthew 5:8 Chapter Seven Title: "Blessed Purity" Topic: The Relationship to himself: INTEGRITY Them: The Christian discovers his own wholeness of soul as he View life through the eyes of faith. I. INTRODUCTION A. REVIEW B. CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELF 31

32 II. BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART A. Katharos =(2513) Pure, clean in a spiritual sense, from a. Pollution and guilt of sin b. Something that has been cleansed by shaken to and fro B. In Heart (2588) Kardia 1. the middle or center part of a man 2. The scriptures attributed the heart as: the thought Reasonings, understanding, will, judgment, designs, affections, love, hatred, fear, joy, sorrow, and anger; 3. These things can actually affect a man physical Heart. 32

33 III. THEY SHALL SEE GOD A. Seeing God: Reward of Peace 1. 2 Cor. 5:8 2. B. Seeing God: Road to Peace 1. Matthew 6: Matthew 6:33 33

34 Chapter Eight Text: Matthew 5:9 Title: "Blessed Peacemakers" Topic: The Christian's Relationship to the World: Benefactor Theme: The Christian's grows as a child of God as he strives to Make his world a better place to live in. I. INTRODUCTION A. REVIEW B. Passive Characteristics of the Christian: What happens to Him when Christ comes within. C. Active Characteristics of the Christian: What happens through him when Christ lives within him. 34

35 II. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS A. Peace (1518) eirenopoioi = the one who makes peace in Others, having first received the peace of God in his own heart. a. not simply one who makes peace between two parties. 1. Not "absence of war' 2. Positive meaning a. b. B. Makers 1. The ones that makes it all happen 35

36 III. HOW CAN I BE A PEACEMAKER? A. Get to know what Peace really is. B. Heal the Relationships of Men 1. To himself 2. To his fellow man 3. To God 36

37 IV. THE REWARDS OF THE PEACMAKER A. CALLED B. The CHILDREN of God C. 37

38 How Did Jesus Teach Us To Pray? Math. 6:9 - Breakdown 1. Our Father (Abba) His Intimate Name 2. Who Art In Heaven Paradise (This Is Where He Lives) 3. Hollowed Be Thy Name (Hagios) = Holy, Set Apart 4. Thy Kingdom Come (Baselia) His Rule, Authority, Power 5. Thy Will Be Done His Purposes Must be Accomplished 6. On or (In) Earth We Are Created Out of the Dust of the Ground and the World is His Creation. 7. As It Is In Heaven Paradise Again - The Angels Only Does The Will of The Father 8. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread This is Our Daily Provision 9. Forgive Us of Our Trespasses as We Forgive Those Who Trespass against Us. This Is Conditional 38

39 10. Lead Us Not Into Temptation This is Asking for His Guidance 11. But Deliver Us From The Evil - This is Freedom From satan s bondage 12. For Your Is The Kingdom (Baselia) The Power (Dunamas) and the Glory (Doxa) 13. For Ever and Ever This is and throughout All of Eternal Life. (Eternity) A Note from the Instructor: Ladies and Gentle, this course was expressly designed to increase your perception of what and who a Christian should do as they interact in the lives of other men. It is my sincere hope that you will take and use the thoughts, truths and ideas that you have just learn and use them in your day to day life as a Soul Winner for our Lord Jesus Christ. May God Richly bless you... See you next class Dr. R. J. Benoit 39

40 Your Name Here: FINAL EXAMINATION ON: THE BEATITUDES 1. Describe briefly what is Poor in Spirit 2. Describe briefly what is a Mourners 3. Describe briefly what is the Meek 40

41 4. Describe briefly what it means to be Hungry and Thirsty 5. Describe briefly what it means to be Hungry and Thirsty 6. Describe briefly what it means to be Merciful 7. Describe briefly what is means to be Pure in Heart 41

42 8. Describe what it means to be a Peacemaker 9. Describe the kingdom of God as discussed in class 10. Give greek word for the the following words 1. See God 2. Comforted 3. Obtain Mercy 4. Filled 5. Children of God 42

43 6. Poor 7. Spirit 8. Meek 9. Peacemaker 10. Hungry 11. Thirst 43

44 12. Pure 13. Heart 14. Heaven 15. Earth 16. Called 17. Write a two page report based on Math. 6:9, The Our Father Prayer 18. For Extra Points Write a (2) Page Report on what you have learned in this course. (I5points) possible). 44

2. Please examine these word studies of some of the key words used for this passage.

2. Please examine these word studies of some of the key words used for this passage. Lesson 3 Matthew 5:3-7 Introduction The lesson this week will focus on Matthew 5:3-7. Please allow the message that the Holy Spirit has for you to penetrate your spirit. I challenge you to not read the