“Together We Unite To Build God’s Kingdom”

Together We GROW, United We BUILD!

Matthew 5:1-12

broken into 2 categories:

The first four –

The second four –

Preparation of our Attitudesand Character toward God

Presentation of our Attitudes and Character toward others

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdomof heaven.” (NIV)

Matthew 5:3….

NOT poor in the finances.

The “poor in spirit”refers to

“being poor in thesight of God.”

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is not so much materialas it is spiritual

(as “in spirit” implies).

came to realization thatWITHOUT God and

God’s blessing and guidancein his life –

his life would neveramount to anything.

Scripture says….

Only those who aretruly sorry for their

sinsthat will be given the

opportunity to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

“Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.”(NIV)

Matthew 5:4….

This beatitude does not referto someone who cries a lot or

mourning for some reason.

“Blessed are those who mourn” refers to

“being broken-heartedbecause of the sin you have

committed toward God.”

“Those who mourn”acknowledge their sinsand spiritual poverty.

(cf. 2 Corinthians 7:10; James 4:9)

The Greek term here rendered “mourn” (penthountes)

conveys the idea ofextreme sadness.

Those who mourn because they have spiritual needs can expect God to comfort them.

God is His own supernatural, mysterious and wonderful way

will forgive and bring spiritual comfort to those who aretruly sorry for their sins.

“Blessed are the meek, forthey will inherit the earth.” (NIV)

Matthew 5:5….

Psalm 37:11….“But the meek will inherit theland and enjoy great peace.”

(NIV)

praeismeans…. gentle, humble, modest

The “meek” personsurrenders everything

to the Lord and His control.He bears injustice patiently

and without bitterness.(cf. Titus 3:1-7)

A “meek person”is someone who has a trueand healthy estimationof themselves, and sees

themselves as a humanbeing with no special claims

to status, power, or strength.

Because of their understanding of who they are, they are

able to treat people in the appropriate manner: gently, kindly, and considerately.

Scripture says…. “the meekwill inherit the earth.”

Those who are meek …are highly respected.People are drawn to them

because of theirloveable character.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they will be filled.” (NIV)

Matthew 5:6….

The two words“hunger” & “thirst” express

is the divine order;divine law.

“Hungering and thirsting for righteousness” means….

“desiring more than anything the things of God.”

A person who “hungers and thirsts for righteousness”would never be satisfied with….

Only going to church on Sunday – they need weekly Bible Study and times of prayer.

Only reading their Bible when they get in the mood – they need to do their daily devotions.

Only become involved inKingdom’s work if it is convenient – they only feel fulfilled when they are going about doing God’s work.

Those who “hunger and thirst for righteousness”

never “do” enough or never “be” enough for the Kingdom of God.

It is that hunger and thirstfor the things of Godthat motivates them

to keep going.

Scripture says….“those who hunger and

thirst after righteousnesswill be filled.”

God will FILL themto an overflowing in abundant blessing.