Message: “Sermon on the Mount Part 1” from Pastor Joe
Joe Summers - August 29, 2021
Sermon on the Mount Part 1
Sermon on the Mount Series Beatitudes Scripture: Matthew 5, 6 and 7.. Specific Scripture this lesson Matthew 5: 1-12 Lesson Objective: To revisit the lessons taught by Christ in the Sermon on the Mount which many see as the first recorded sermon in the Bible. Introduction- Many believe that the Beatitudes were delivered on a mountain to compare and contrast the Ten Commandments The ten commandments were is samples of laws on what not to do The Beatitudes are to describe a way of life on how we should live The first section of the ten commandments is how we relate to God and the second section is how we interact with each other. The Beatitudes can be also divided first in relationship with God and the second section on how we interact with our fellow man. While not all together as in Matthew, one can find the Beatitudes in the Old Testament The beginning ---Matthew 5: 1-2 - 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. The ending---- Matthew 7: 28-29 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law Beatitudes "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. We must humble ourselves before God 2 Chronicles 7: 14 Spiritual bankrupt Not self reliant Admission is for those who feel that they do not merit admission Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. True repentance results in moaning We must show blessings and comfort to others Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth Meek does not mean weak. Obedience to God Demonstrate fruit of the spirit Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Basic needs must be met and God will provide Intentionally seeking God and read Christian literature Things that can get in the way are revenge, drugs and past failure Seeking more with the aid of the Holy Spirit Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. God shows mercy to us everyday. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. Treat others with honesty and no deceit Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Do not advocate discord or listen and/or participate Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Christians have been martyred over the ages 2 Timothy 3:12 "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. As the song says Every time a lie is told on me that is another brick in my brand new home Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you" Rejoice always no matter the circumstances
