Sunday, December 1, 2024

Sunday Message: I'm Blessed!

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Matthew 5 King James Version (KJV)

 

5 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

 

The “Beatitudes” is one of the most loved portions of the Gospel. 

It forms the beginning of what has come to be known as the “Sermon on the Mount”.

The Sermon on the Mount is the greatest teaching of all time. 

It delineates (defines, outlines, describes, explains) the outward manifestations of character and conduct of true believers. 

The life of the believer is a life of grace and glory, which only comes from God.

The “Sermon on the Mount” is the first and longest message of Jesus recorded in the Gospel. 

Jesus had been announcing that the kingdom of heaven was at hand, and He had been calling for people to repent. 

Jesus unveils the foundations and character of life in His kingdom. 

Let's remember, all of the Scriptures in this text beginning with Matthew 5:3 are printed in red in the Bible. 

These are the spoken Word of Jesus Christ, Himself.

The statement "he opened his mouth", means that this was not for casual conversation, 

but rather, deliberate teaching on Jesus' part.

The Beatitudes give Jesus’ description of the character of true faith.

These Beatitudes do not show a man how to be saved, but rather describe the characteristics of one who has been saved. 

We who have been humbled by the grace of God and have acknowledged our sin and therefore our dependence upon God to save us. 

We will inherit the “kingdom of heaven.” 

Kingdom of heaven is a general designation of the dwelling place of the saved.

Our attitude to something is the way that we think and feel about it, especially when this shows in the way we behave.

As Christian Believers, we are BLESSED:

- for ours is the kingdom of heaven.

 - for we shall be comforted.

 - for we shall inherit the earth.

• for we shall be filled.

• for we shall obtain mercy.

• for we shall see God.

• for we shall be called the children of God.

• for ours is the kingdom of heaven.

“ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17 KJV)

The Beatitudes are filled with promises. 

When we realize our spiritual poverty without Jesus, then we are happy to accept His grace and our attitude is willing to say, “Lord, I will become what you want me to be.” 

This is a HALLELUJAH moment, because we can proclaim that we are BLESSED!

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. 

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Pastor Jeff