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October 03, 2018

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Matthew 5:1-12
Matthew 4:23 – Jesus came to proclaim the gospel. That is what He was doing in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).
Matthew 5:3 – He that is poor in spirit realizes that he needs salvation from God and will put his trust in the Lord. One cannot be a citizen of the kingdom until he becomes poor in spirit.
Matthew 5:4 – Those who mourn here are those who are poor in spirit and realize they are alienated from God by sin. They will be comforted by coming to God.
Matthew 5:5 – See Isaiah 11:9; Habakkuk 2:14; Psalms 37:11. “Inheriting the earth” here means that the gentle will be able to fill the earth with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.
Matthew 5:6 – Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will seek after it and find it. See Romans 10:14.
Matthew 5:8 – The one that is pure in heart is the one that is forgiven. See James 4:8; John 3:3.
Matthew 5:9 – The peacemaker is one who brings peace with God. This can only be achieved by bringing the gospel to the world.
Matthew 5:10-11 – Jesus is the chief example of being persecuted for righteousness’ sake. See Philippians 3:8-11. We should rejoice to be counted worthy to suffer for Christ.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

September 30, 2018

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Faithful men who endured great trials:
- Abraham – Hebrews 11:17-19
- Moses – Hebrews 11:24-26
- Daniel – Daniel 6:16-23; 1:8
- Others – Hebrews 11:36-38
Trials come through different approaches
- Genesis 12:1-3; 22:3 – Direct commands from God
- Job 1:12; 2:6 – God permitting others to try His children
- Hebrews 11:24-26
- Daniel 6:10, 16-24
The value of trials
- Hebrews 12:6 – They manifest that we are God’s children
- James 1:3 – Develop patience
  - Romans 5:3-6
- Galatians 6:3-4 – They help us prove ourselves
  - II Corinthians 13:5
  - Things of value have to be tested and tried.
The proper attitude toward trials of faith should involve:
- Knowing how to recognize a trial of faith
  - I Peter 4:15-16; Matthew 5:10-12; Psalms 119:172
- Never murmuring or complaining when they come
  - I Peter 1:7; Romans 5:3; II Corinthians 12:10 – They are more precious than gold.
  - II Timothy 3:11-12; Hebrews 12:6-11 – The questionable time is when we do not have them.
- Realizing that we are not exempted from trials of this life. I Corinthians 3:13
- Never thinking that some “strange thing” happens to us when trials come. I Peter 4:12
- Trials should encourage us to greater faith and devotion before God, prayerfully enduring them. Romans 5:3-6

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

September 30, 2018

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God looks at the heart
- I Samuel 16:7
- Matthew 22:11
- Genesis 38:15 – Tamar identified by her dress
- II Kings 9:30
- Proverbs 7:10
Modesty and lust are issues for both men and women
What does the Bible say?
- Genesis 2:25; 3:7, 11, 21
- Exodus 28:40-42
- Isaiah 20:4; Proverbs 5:18-20
Making a claim to godliness
- I Timothy 2:9-10; I Peter 3:1-4

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

September 30, 2018

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