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786Matthew 5:1-121Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

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7866Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

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786 10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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786THE SETTING

1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a

mountainside and sat down.

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35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:35-36

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crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat

down.

14When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.Matthew 14:14

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32Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way.” Matthew 15:32

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1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a

mountainside and sat down. His disciples came

to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:

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down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to

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28When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. Matthew 7:28-29

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76THE MESSAGE8 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a

mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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786THE MESSAGE8 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a

mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“happy, blissful, joyous, ecstatic”

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mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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Psalm 1:1; 2:12; 32:1

1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.

12 . . .Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

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mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“happy, blissful, joyous, ecstatic”

Proverbs 8:32; 8:34; 20:7; 22:932 "Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway

7 The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.

9 A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

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mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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Isaiah 30:18; 56:2

18 Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! 2 Blessed is the man who does this, the man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil."

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mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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Jeremiah 17:7

7 "But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.

Daniel 12:12 12 Blessed is the one who waits. . .

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786THE MESSAGE8 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a

mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“happy, blissful, joyous, ecstatic”

Jesus’ Teaching

6Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me." Matthew 11:6

16But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. Matthew 13:16. 45Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!" Luke 1:45

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786THE MESSAGE8 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a

mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“happy, blissful, joyous, ecstatic”

Jesus’ Teaching

 23Then he turned to his disciples and said privately, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. Luke 10:23 27As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you." Luke 11:27

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786THE MESSAGE8 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a

mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“happy, blissful, joyous, ecstatic”

Jesus’ Teaching

 37It will be good (blessed) for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. Luke 12:37 43It will be good (blessed) for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. Luke 12:43

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786THE MESSAGE8 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a

mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“happy, blissful, joyous, ecstatic”

Jesus’ Teaching

15When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." Luke 14:15 29Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29

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786THE MESSAGE8 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a

mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“happy, blissful, joyous, ecstatic”

Apostles’ Teaching

7"Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 8Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him." Romans 4:7-8 12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

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mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“happy, blissful, joyous, ecstatic”

Apostles’ Teaching

25But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does. James 1:25

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76THE MESSAGE8Jesus says… World says…

Poor in Spirit – Humble Proud, Self Confident

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Poor in Spirit – Humble Proud, Self ConfidentMourn – Feel Sorrow Never Suffer or Sorrow

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Poor in Spirit – Humble Proud, Self ConfidentMourn – Feel Sorrow Never Suffer or SorrowMeek – Harassed Powerful

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Poor in Spirit – Humble Proud, Self ConfidentMourn – Feel Sorrow Never Suffer or SorrowMeek – Harassed PowerfulHunger & Thirst – Hungry Need Nothing

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76THE MESSAGE8Jesus says… World says…

Poor in Spirit – Humble Proud, Self ConfidentMourn – Feel Sorrow Never Suffer or SorrowMeek – Harassed PowerfulHunger & Thirst – Hungry Need NothingMerciful – Helpers Show No Mercy

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76THE MESSAGE8Jesus says… World says…

Poor in Spirit – Humble Proud, Self ConfidentMourn – Feel Sorrow Never Suffer or SorrowMeek – Harassed PowerfulHunger & Thirst – Hungry Need NothingMerciful – Helpers Show No MercyPure in Heart – Holy Do Whatever

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76THE MESSAGE8Jesus says… World says…

Poor in Spirit – Humble Proud, Self ConfidentMourn – Feel Sorrow Never Suffer or SorrowMeek – Harassed PowerfulHunger & Thirst – Hungry Need NothingMerciful – Helpers Show No MercyPure in Heart – Holy Do Whatever Peacemakers – Healers Winners

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76THE MESSAGE8World says… Jesus says…

Believe in yourself Believe in Me

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76THE MESSAGE8World says… Jesus says…

Believe in yourself Believe in MeStrive to be #1 The last shall be first & the first

shall be last

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Believe in yourself Believe in MeStrive to be #1 The last shall be first & the first

shall be last

Winning is everything He who finds his life will lose it & He who loses his life for My sake will find it.

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Believe in yourself Believe in MeStrive to be #1 The last shall be first & the first

shall be last

Winning is everything He who finds his life will lose it & He who loses his life for My sake will find it.

Don’t get mad, get even Love your enemies

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76THE MESSAGE8World says… Jesus says…

Believe in yourself Believe in MeStrive to be #1 The last shall be first & the first

shall be last

Winning is everything He who finds his life will lose it & He who loses his life for My sake will find it.

Don’t get mad, get even Love your enemiesAssert yourself Deny yourself

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76THE MESSAGE8World says… Jesus says…

Believe in yourself Believe in MeStrive to be #1 The last shall be first & the first

shall be last

Winning is everything He who finds his life will lose it & He who loses his life for My sake will find it.

Don’t get mad, get even Love your enemiesAssert yourself Deny yourselfGet ahead Give yourself away

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76THE MESSAGE8World says… Jesus says…

Believe in yourself Believe in MeStrive to be #1 The last shall be first & the first

shall be last

Winning is everything He who finds his life will lose it & He who loses his life for My sake will find it.

Don’t get mad, get even Love your enemiesAssert yourself Deny yourselfGet ahead Give yourself awayMost toys win Gain the whole world & lose

your soul, you have nothing

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Why It’s Important to Study…

1. Exposes how much we fall short of God’s standard for right living.

2. Points to the absolute necessity of being born again.

3. Moves us to live in daily desperate dependence upon the power of the Holy Spirit.

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768Why It’s Important to Study…

4. Gives us the prescription for true happiness/success.

5. Provides the greatest platform for witnessing and reaching others for Christ.

6. Presents the best pattern for Christlike living which ultimately, pleases God.

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786poor in spirit, mourning, meekness, hunger and thirst for righteousnessmercifulpure in heartpeacemakerspersecuted because of righteousness

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