Beatitudes/Sermon on the Mount

1. Do Now:Beatitude 4/24/2015
Write the 8 character traits found in Matthew 5
which Jesus said disciples were to possess.

2. Sermon on the Mount
A. THE "CITIZENS" OF THE KINGDOM...
1. Their character and blessedness - Mt 5:3-12
2. Their relation to the world - Mt 5:13-16

3. B. THE "RIGHTEOUSNESS" OF THE KINGDOM...
1. In contrast to the "traditional interpretations and
applications" of the Law - Mt 5:17-48
2. With respect to man's relation to God - Mt 6:1-33
3. With respect to man's relation to man - Mt 7:1-12

4. C. THE "EXHORTATION TO ENTER" THE KINGDOM...
1. The "beginning" of the way - Mt 7:13-14
2. The "progress" along the way - Mt 7:15-20
3. The "end" of the way - Mt 7:21-27
a. Contrasting "sayers" with "doers" 21-23
b. Contrasting "hearers" with "doers" 24-27
http://executableoutlines.com/mt/mt_01.htm

5. Happy!
Read the words to Happy!
To what does Pharrell Williams compare
happy?
What does he say is true because he is happy?
What are some things that make you happy?
happy
adjective
1 cheerful, cheery, merry,
joyful, jovial, jolly, jocular,
gleeful, carefree,
untroubled, delighted,
smiling, beaming, grinning,
in good spirits, in a good
mood, lighthearted,
pleased, contented,
content, satisfied, gratified,
buoyant, radiant,

6. Happy!
Read Matthew 5:1-12
What characteristics according to Jesus
make a person “Happy” or “Blessed”?
Next to each character trait write what you
think Jesus means.
Example: Poor in spirit-someone who sees their spiritual
poverty or need of God.
Blessed: 2. favored,
fortunate, lucky, privileged,
enviable, happy. (Copy
definition)

7. Beatitudes Foldable
•On the outside flap write the character trait
•On the inside flap write the reward.
•Draw a symbol on the outside flap representing the
character trait.
•On the inside panel write verses found in Matthew
5:13-16 and draw a symbol for each object.
•On the outside panel write “Beatitudes” and the
reference Matthew 5:1-12

8. Character Trait Definition Reward
Poor in spirit
Recognize need and
willing to receive
Kingdom of heaven
Mourn
Grieve/ sorrow about
sin, condition of world
Comforted
Meek Strength under control Inherit the earth
Hunger and thirst for
righteousness
Intense desire or longing
for what is right
Be filled
Merciful
Not punishing when it
is deserved
Obtain mercy
Pure in heart
Absence of sin in their
heart
See God
Peacemakers
Seek peace between man
and man as well as God
and man
Called the sons of
God
Persecuted for
righteousness sake
Physical and emotional
abuse b/c of righteousness
Kingdom of heaven

9. Blessed are the _______________
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will _______________.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will _________________.
6 Blessed are those who ________________ for righteousness,
for they will be ___________.
7 Blessed are the _______________
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will ____________.
9 Blessed are the ________________,
for they will be called _________ of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of
_________________,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Beatitudes
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