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1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to Him and He began to teach them, saying

2 The Beatitudes MATTHEW 5:1 12

3 Sermon On The Mount Theme: Kingdom Life Revealed Kingdom Vision... Beatitudes (5) Kingdom Impact... Salt/Light (5) Kingdom Truth... Fulfill Law (5) Kingdom Life... Practicing Righteousness (6-7)

4 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. Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV)

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6 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. Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV)

7 Spiritual State 8 Beatitudes Kingdom Value Reason/ Result Blessed Poor in Spirit For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

8 Kingdom Quality Be-Attitudes Blessed... Theological Significance Turning Away From poor in spirit bankrupt self-reliant A man s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Proverbs 29:23 (NASB)

9 Kingdom Quality Be-Attitudes Blessed... Theological Significance Turning Away From mourn broken self-righteous For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. Psalm 51:3-4 (NIV)

10 Kingdom Quality Be-Attitudes Blessed... Theological Significance Turning Away From meek (gentle) bended (will) self-important Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct let him show his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. James 3:13 (TLV)

11 Kingdom Quality Be-Attitudes Blessed... Theological Significance Turning Away From hunger and thirst barren self-satisfied As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV)

12 Kingdom Quality Be-Attitudes Blessed... Theological Significance Turning Away From merciful benevolent self-avenging [Lord's Prayer] Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us. Matthew 6:12 (GNT)

13 Kingdom Quality Be-Attitudes Blessed... Theological Significance Turning Away From pure in heart blameless self-glorification Who can say, I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin? Proverbs 20:9 (NIV) Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (NIV)

14 Kingdom Quality Be-Attitudes Blessed... Theological Significance Turning Away From peacemakers balance (harmony) self-preservation So then, we must always aim at those things that bring peace and that help to strengthen one another. Romans 10:14 (GNB)

15 Kingdom Quality Be-Attitudes Blessed... Theological Significance Turning Away From persecuted beaten (down) self-promotion In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted... 2 Timothy 3:12 (NIV)

16 Decision Point To enter into close fellowship with the King (Lord Christ) requires...

17 Decision Point To enter into close fellowship with the King (Lord Christ) requires New Relationship (Conversion) Jesus replied, Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. John 3:3 (NIV)

18 Decision Point To enter into close fellowship with the King (Lord Christ) requires New Relationship (Conversion) 2. New Set of Values Then Jesus said, Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light. Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)

19 Decision Point To enter into close fellowship with the King (Lord Christ) requires New Relationship (Conversion) 2. New Set of Values 3. New Perspective on Life Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)

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