• 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.