The Discourses of Jesus: The Beatitudes

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:   www.wordinspire.orgDiscourse: “The Beatitudes”Reference: Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-26Theme: The Realities of being a Follower of Jesus. Character and Promises of being a Disciple of JesusContext: An introduction to His Sermon on the Mount in the Galilee RegionLuke 5:1-12Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying:“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”  Support the show