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Key Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount


In his longest recorded sermon, Jesus began by describing the traits he was looking for in his followers. He called those who lived out those traits “blessed” because God had something special in store for them. Each beatitude is an almost direct contradiction of society's typical way of life. In the last beatitude, Jesus pointed out that a serious effort to develop these traits would create opposition. Jesus gives us the best example of each trait. If our goal is to become like him, the Beatitudes will challenge the way we live each day.

Beatitude Old Testament anticipation Clashing worldly values God's reward How to develop this attitude
Poor in spirit (5:3) Isaiah 57:15 Pride and personal independence Receive kingdom of heaven James 4:7-10
Mourning (5:4) Isaiah 61:1-2 Happiness at any cost Receive comfort 2 Corinthians 1:4; James 4:7-10
Meekness (5:5) Psalm 37:5-11 Power Inherit the earth Matthew 11:27-30
Righteousness (5:6) Isaiah 11:4-5; 42:1-4 Pursuit of personal needs Be filled (satisfied) John 16:5-11; Philippians 3:7-11
Mercy (5:7) Psalm 41:1 Strength without feeling Be shown mercy Ephesians 5:1-2
Pure in heart (5:8) Psalm 24:3-4; 51:10 Acceptable deception See God 1 John 3:1-3
Peacemaker (5:9) Isaiah 57:18-19; 60:17 Pursuit of personal peace, unconcern about the world's problems Be called sons of God Romans 12:9-21; Hebrews 12:10-11
Persecuted (5:10) Isaiah 52:13; 53:12 Weak commitments Inherit the kingdom of heaven 2 Timothy 3:12


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