The Beatitudes - Pt 2

The Beatitudes tell us who we are, our identity as God sees us living in His Kingdom. It is for those who believe and are followers of Jesus. The remainder of the sermon is instruction as to how we should live. 

Today we are starting with the meek, but let’s read it in context.

 

The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:1-12

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.

He said:

(3) “Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

(4) Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

(5) Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.

(6) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

(7) Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.

(8) Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God.

(9) Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.

(10) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

(11) “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. (12) Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

These are not commands but descriptions of the kind of people who experience God’s favor under His kingdom reign.