Pastor Nelda’s Notes “Beatitudes”

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This section of the ?Beatitudes? is one of the most loved portions of the Gospel. It forms the beginning of what has come to be known as the ?Sermon on the Mount? which is recorded in Matthew 5-7.? {{more: continue …}}

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It is the first of the five major discourses that Matthew includes in is Gospel.

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In this lesson, from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus saw the crowds coming to Him, so He went up on a mountainside and sat down, the well-known posture of the teacher. The location of this ?mount? is the low hills behind the region of Capernaum and the other fishing villages on the shore. His disciples came to Him, and so Jesus began to teach them.

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The sermon begins with the beatitudes. These qualities give a picture of the character of the true people of God, those who are a part of his kingdom and have the full blessings of the kingdom to look forward to. Taken together they give the picture of the perfect disciple of Christ who is the heir of the promises. Jesus does not here tell people how to become like this; that will come in subsequent teachings.s does not here tell people how to become like this; that will come in subsequent teachings.

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“Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to Him, and He began to teach them, saying:

• Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
• Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they will be filled.
• Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy.
• Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
• Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.
• 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 way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

See you on Sunday as we explore the “Sermon on The Mount”.

“I don’t know how but I know WHO!”

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Peace and Love,

Pastor Nelda

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