January 19 | Luke Dahlenburg
The Blessed Life
Bible Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Previously in Matthew…
- Matthew 1-4 establishes Jesus as Lord through faith and repentance.
- Sermon is highly structured (Matthew is probably an INTJ!)
- 5:1-12 often called beatitudes. Nothing to do with the verb, be.
- Latin for blessed life.
- Structure: 2 groups (5:3-6 and 5:7-10). Theirs is kingdom of heaven repeated. Emphasis on righteousness in the Kingdom of Heaven. Command to rejoice and be glad, 5:12.
- Most famous, commented and taught part of the entire Bible.
- Jesus is on a mountain speaking to the powerless and poor, 5:1-2.
The Kind of People Jesus Invites
Matthew 5:3-6
- Blessed = Belonging to God’s kingdom.
- Heaven = Restored world where God rules and reigns with his people.
- Poor in Spirit = In relation to God.
The Kind Of People Jesus Makes
Matthew 5:7-10
- Pure = Clean and can see God.
- Peacemakers = Working God’s agenda. Not always peaceful but follow in footsteps of God and called his children.
- When prosecuted because of Jesus, 5:11, we are told to rejoice, 5:12 because of the future reward.
The Kind of life Jesus Offers
Matthew 5:11-12
- The blessed life comes by taking seriously the person and place you belong to.
- The blessed life is joyful, even when life is messy.
Over Coffee: Share which beatitude stands out for you and why.