- Matthew 4:23-5:12 – Jesus was setting down kingdom principles.
- Matthew 5:3 – Blessed are the poor in spirit.
- Ephesians 2:12-13
- Psalms 51:17
- Isaiah 66:2
- Jeremiah 10:23
- The poor in spirit realize that power and authority is with God – not with them.
- Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are they that mourn.
- Matthew 5:5 – Blessed are the meek.
- Psalms 37:11
- Matthew 11:27
- Matthew 5:30
- Moses was described as the meekest man on earth, but he was a great leader.
- “inherit the earth” is not talking about mundane things.
- II Peter 3:11-13
- Jesus may have been looking forward to the new heaven and new earth.
- Alternate view: The gentle will inherit the earth as opposed to aggressive and warlike? The gentle will be blessed on earth?
- Matthew 5:6 – Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righteousness.
- Matthew 5:7 – Blessed are the merciful.
- Matthew 5:8 – Blessed are the pure in heart.
- Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers.
- Matthew 5:10-11 – Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.
- No specific Old Testament verse has this same sentiment, but Hebrews 11:32-37 names David, Gideon, Barak, Samson, the prophets, and others as those who were persecuted for righteousness’ sake.
JJ
December 24, 2017
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