Sunday, May 26th, 2019 - Blueprint to Build a Blessed Life, Part 1 (Matthew 5:1-12)

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

I. The Setting of the Sermon (Matt. 5:1-2)

A. The Ascension of Jesus (Matt. 5:1a)

Matthew 5:1 KJV 1900

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

B. The Arrival of the Disciples (Matt. 5:1b)

C. Jesus Begins His Teaching (Matt. 5:2)

Matthew 5:2 KJV 1900

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

II. Learning to Lean on the Lord (Matt. 5:3-6)

A. Find His Favor in Spiritual Dependence (Matt. 5:3)

Matthew 5:3 KJV 1900

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

B. Find His Favor in Sorrowful Reflection (Matt. 5:4)

Matthew 5:4 KJV 1900

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

C. Find His Favor in Gentle Strength (Matt. 5:5)

Matthew 5:5 KJV 1900

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

D. Find His Favor in Longing for Righteousness (Matt. 5:6)

Matthew 5:6 KJV 1900

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

III. Living for the Lord Before Him & Others (Matt. 5:7-12)

A. Sharing God’s Mercy through Grace (Matt. 5:7)

Matthew 5:7 KJV 1900

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

B. Seeing God Work through Purity of Heart (Matt. 5:8)

Matthew 5:8 KJV 1900

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

C. Showing God’s Love through Peacemaking (Matt. 5:9)

Matthew 5:9 KJV 1900

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

D. Standing for God’s Truth through Persecution (Matt. 5:10-12)

1. The Basis/Cause of this Blessed Persecution - Right (Matt. 5:10)

Matthew 5:10 KJV 1900

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2. The Belial/Manifestation of this Blessed Persecution (Matt. 5:11)

Matthew 5:11 KJV 1900

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

3. The Reaction & Great Reward for this Blameless Persecution (Matt. 5:12)

Matthew 5:12 KJV 1900

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.