Kingdom of Christ

Salt and Light Lesson aim:       To show how Christians, whose personalities have been developed with the emotional attitudes taught by Jesus Christ, are salt and light for people in their circle of influence. Scripture:           Matthew 5:13-16. Introduction The processes of thought applied in this lesson to attain the aim are as follows: i)  Salt and […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]