Letter 006 — The Envelope: Blessed Are (Matthew 5:1-12)

The most famous sermon ever preached. And most of us have never sat with it. Today we put Matthew 5 on the table and read it slow. The shock is in who Jesus calls blessed.In this letter- The setting — Jesus on a mountain, crowds from five regions, the disciples gathered close- Why the mountain matters — Matthew's intentional echo of Moses on Sinai- A slow read of Matthew 5:1-12 (NKJV)- Why the Beatitudes are shocking — Jesus blesses the people the world doesn't bless- The frame for Week 2 connecting back to Hebrews 11Scripture- Matthew 4:23-25 (the crowds gather)- Matthew 5:1-12Coming tomorrow | The Sender. Matthew the tax collector, and the new Moses on a new mountain.> There'll be more mail tomorrow.Join me at hanksbiblestudy.com for more bible studies, devotionals, and resources to help strengthen your faith.Support Letters From Home at https://buymeacoffee.com/lettersfromhome