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Get Real: Jesus Sits Down
The first 4 beatitudes addresses complete dependance upon God.
Poor in Spirit?
“know their need for God.” NEB
“know their need for God.”
The poor in spirit in the sense of this beatitude are those who recognize that they are completely and utterly destitute in the realm of the spirit.
They recognize their lack of spiritual resources and therefore their complete dependence on God
“Those who mourn”
Those who grieve over sin and evil in their own lives as well as the world.
Isa 61
“the meek”
Meekness is genuine humility.
Having the strength not to assert their own rights and privileges but instead serves the Lord putting aside their own agendas.
“those who hunger and thirst for righteousness”
These people have a passionate concern for doing what is right.
Paul’s righteousness vs Matthews use of the word righteousness.
Paul speaks of righteousness only obtained through Jesus, being made right with God.
This is a gift from God made available through Jesus.
We receive this gift upon salvation.
Matthew wants us to be passionate about doing what is right in the here and now.
(heaven to history)
Because of our longing for what is right, God will fill us.
Compare and Contrast
Lets Get Real
poor in spirit vs self reliance
I got this
those who mourn vs “its no big deal”
the meek vs the proud, the arrogant
hunger/thirst for righteousness vs occasional good deed
(even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then)
Three responses I often hear from my preteen or those who are struggling.
Three Common Responses
I know but...
I’m fine
I got this
Jesus’ message here
You have to get out of the way
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