Beatitudes

Dr. Bill Mounce

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Lesson

Do you want to be blessed by God? Jesus tells us how this happens with eight statements at the beginning of his famous “Sermon on the Mount.” Contrary to popular belief, blessing comes through recognizing our spiritual depravity, mourning over our sin, and as a result being meek, pure in heart, and pursuing peace. How will the world respond? It will persecute you, which is also a blessing.

Outline

I. Introduction

II. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

III. Consequences of “Poor in Spirit”

A. Blessed are those who mourn...

B. Blessed are the weak...

C. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness...

IV. Relate to Others

A. Blessed are the merciful...

B. Blessed are the pure in heart...

C. Blessed are the peacemakers...

D. Blessed are those who are persecuted...