Persecuted for Righteousness Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same […]
Lesson 7 – Peacemakers
Peacemakers “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God.” Mathew 5:9 Introduction Peacemaker-eirenopois. This is two words; (a). Poieo, to make. (b). Peace, eirene. They mean a harmonious relationship between men, nations, churches. Freedom from molestation: The harmonized relationship between God and man; the sense of rest and contentment consequent thereon. […]
Lersson 6 – Pure in Heart
Pure in Heart Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 Introduction Word Definition: Pure – katharos: Free from impure admixture, without blemish, spotless (free from corrupt desire, free from guilt). Heart – kardia: English, cardiac, the chief organ of physical life. It came to stand for man’s entire […]
Lesson 5 – Merciful
Merciful “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Matt. 5:7 Introduction Mercy has been translated from the Greek word elos. The meaning is the outward manifestation of pity; it assumes need on the part of the person who receives it. It also assumes resources are adequate to meet the need. Mercifulness (verb) is to […]
Lesson 4 – Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Sake
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Sake “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be satisfied.” Matt. 5:6 Introduction The word “satisfied” is a very beautiful word. The goal in almost every “life encounter” is satisfaction for a need from within our hearts and minds. Even a loser can enjoy satisfaction […]
Lesson 3 – Blessed are the Meek
Blessed are the Meek “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Lesson The Greek word “praus” has been translated meek, humble or gentle. Jesus gave us insight for its usage when He said, “Not my will but thine be done.” He was speaking to God our Father in prayer the […]
Lesson 2 – Blessed are Those Who Mourn
Blessed are Those Who Mourn “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 Introduction The philosophers of the world do not always agree with the teachings of Jesus about how to be happy. It is generally unacceptable to think that people can be happy and mourn at the same time. These […]
Lesson 1 – Poor in Spirit
Poor in Spirit “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3. We were introduced to the attitudes of a happy person in the introduction. Now we will study each emotional attitude individually in order to understand how they are developed. We also want to see how the blessing […]
Lesson 2 – The Structure of the Sermon on the Mount
Structure of the Sermon on the Mount Introduction An attempt will be made to follow the “train of thought” Jesus used to present His sermon to His Jewish audience. Some may say this is Matthew’s structure of Jesus’ teachings. Their point is that Jesus presented His teachings at different times and Matthew merely brought them […]
Lesson 1 – Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Lesson Jesus presented several laws of life in His sermon recorded by Matthew in chapters five through seven. These are the laws spoken of in God’s new covenant for mankind in these last days of world time (Heb. 8:10; II Tim. 3:1). They are designed to be written […]
