Beatitudes
8 Episodes
6 hours 24 min

The Beatitudes: Jesus' Blueprint for Kingdom Living

A comprehensive series exploring Jesus' revolutionary teaching on the character and conduct of those who belong to the kingdom of heaven. These eight statements from Matthew 5:3-12 turn the world's values upside down and reveal the heart of God's kingdom.

8
Episodes
6 hours 24 min
Total Duration
8
Speakers
4
Centuries
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."

Series Overview

Introduction

The Beatitudes represent the opening of Jesus' most famous sermon - the Sermon on the Mount. These eight statements serve as a revolutionary manifesto for kingdom living, turning the world's values upside down and revealing the heart of God's kingdom.

Key Themes

  • Kingdom Values vs. Worldly Values
  • The Character of Kingdom Citizens
  • The Promise of Future Blessing
  • The Present Reality of Kingdom Life

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the revolutionary nature of Jesus' teaching
  • Apply kingdom values to daily life
  • Recognize the character traits of kingdom citizens
  • Embrace the promises and blessings of kingdom living

Episodes

1

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Charles H. Spurgeon
3/11/1855
52 min
19th Century

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.

Matthew 5:3
2

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Jonathan Edwards
7/15/1731
48 min
18th Century

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

Matthew 5:4
3

Blessed Are the Meek

John Wesley
8/20/1740
45 min
18th Century

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

Matthew 5:5
4

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

Martin Luther
3/22/1522
50 min
16th Century

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

Matthew 5:6
5

Blessed Are the Merciful

Augustine of Hippo
6/10/400
47 min
5th Century

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

Matthew 5:7
6

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

John Calvin
7/5/1541
49 min
16th Century

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

Matthew 5:8
7

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

William Carey
9/12/1792
44 min
18th Century

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

Matthew 5:9
8

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness' Sake

John Knox
4/15/1560
51 min
16th Century

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

Matthew 5:10-12

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