A Christian's Character:
The Beatitudes
WARM-UP
• Recall the most difficult subject you ever had in school. What
did you do to understand it?
WORD
1
Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and
when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2And
he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: . . .
12
"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in
heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were
before you." MATTHEW 5:1,2,12
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3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be
comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the
earth.” MATTHEW 5:3-5
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2 Purity
6
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
they shall be satisfied. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall
receive mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see
God.” MATTHEW 5:6-8
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3 Peace
9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of
God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’
sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are you when
others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil
against you falsely on my account.” MATTHEW 5:9-11
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APPLICATION
• Thank God for how His ways are different from what the
world dictates. Pray that your life would be a reflection of His
righteousness and His Kingdom.
• Pray that you would be blessed and find your wholeness and
security in Christ. Pray that you would follow Jesus no matter
what the cost.
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