SERMON ON THE MOUNT/THE DEMAND OF THE KINGDOM
(Matthew 5:1-12. Matthew 5:13-16. Matthew 6:14-15)
CONTENT
- The Beatitudes
- Christians as Salt and Light of the World
The Beatitudes
Beatitudes means a state of total happiness, blessedness, success and prosperity. In the book of Matthew, there are nine beatitudes stated by Christ while He taught on the mount as each began with the word “blessed”. It simply signifies the reward for faithful followers of Christ who obeys His commandment. The nine beatitudesare as follows:
- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
- Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.
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