Gospel of Matthew - Matthew 5:1-12 - Sermon On The Mount - Part 1: "The 'Be' Attitudes"

We begin The Sermon on the Mount taught by Jesus in Matthew chapter 5. The first part of this sermon is commonly called the 'Beatitudes' which are the eight declarations of 'blessedness' spoken by our Lord. These wonderful verses describe the ideal disciple and his/her rewards, both present and future. The person whom Jesus is describing in this passage has a different quality of character and lifestyle than those still "outside of the kingdom of God." These verses describe the heart, the soul and the attitude of the true believer.