Those who admit they have nothing in themselves will receive everything in Christ. In part 5 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:1-12.
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Study Notes
Understanding the Text
- Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
- Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
- Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
- First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
- The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
Blessed are…
- The poor in spirit… for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
- Those who mourn… for they will be comforted
- The meek… for they will inherit the earth
- Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness… for they will be filled
- The merciful… for they will be shown mercy
- The pure in heart… for they will see God
- The peacemakers… for they will be called sons of God
- Those who are persecuted because of righteousness… for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… and great is their reward in heaven
- YOU
Applying the Text
- Have you admitted your spiritual poverty?
- Do you hunger and thirst for righteousness?
- Do you have an eternal perspective on persecution?