Beatitudes
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The Beatitudes: Jesus' Blueprint for Kingdom Living

The Beatitudes represent Jesus' revolutionary teaching on the character and conduct of those who belong to the kingdom of heaven. These eight statements, found in Matthew 5:3-12, turn the world's values upside down and reveal the heart of God's kingdom.

Scripture Reference

Matthew 5:3-12

"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 for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

Sermons in This Category

19th Century
Matthew 5:3
The Sermon on the Mount: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
Charles H. Spurgeon

A profound exploration of Matthew 5:3, examining what it means to be poor in spirit and how this blessed state leads to the kingdom of heaven.

3/11/1855
52 min
18th Century
Matthew 5:4
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Jonathan Edwards

An examination of the second beatitude, exploring godly sorrow and the comfort that comes from God.

7/15/1731
48 min
18th Century
Matthew 5:5
Blessed Are the Meek
John Wesley

A study of meekness as strength under control, exploring how the meek shall inherit the earth.

8/20/1740
45 min
16th Century
Matthew 5:6
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Martin Luther

An exploration of spiritual hunger and the promise that those who seek righteousness will be filled.

3/22/1522
50 min
5th Century
Matthew 5:7
Blessed Are the Merciful
Augustine of Hippo

A deep theological examination of mercy and how the merciful shall obtain mercy.

6/10/400
47 min
16th Century
Matthew 5:8
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
John Calvin

An exploration of heart purity and the promise that the pure in heart shall see God.

7/5/1541
49 min
18th Century
Matthew 5:9
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
William Carey

A missionary perspective on peacemaking and how peacemakers shall be called sons of God.

9/12/1792
44 min
16th Century
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness' Sake
John Knox

A powerful sermon on persecution and the great reward that awaits those who suffer for Christ.

4/15/1560
51 min

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