1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. Matthew 5:1 ESV
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: Matthew 5:2 ESV
Three TRAPS to avoid as we begin our study:
Trap #1: Jesus’ teaching is IRRELEVANT to the church today.
26 “Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man.” Matthew 7:26 ESV
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Trap #2: Jesus’ teaching is IMPOSSIBLE for us to obey today.
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man.” Matthew 7:24 ESV
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Trap #3: Jesus’ teaching is IGNORING the need for personal redemption in each of our lives today.
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 7:21 ESV
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Jesus’ teaching is:
RELEVANT to the church today,
POSSIBLE for us to obey today,
REDEEMING in each of our lives today.
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The Beatitudes — Matthew 5:3-12
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 ESV
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 ESV
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 ESV
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 ESV
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7 ESV
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 ESV
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 ESV
11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” Matthew 5:11 ESV
12 “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:12 ESV
24 The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 ESV
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Salt and Light — Matthew 5:13-16
13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.” Matthew 5:13 ESV
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 ESV
15 “Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.” Matthew 5:15 ESV
16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 ESV
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