A Bible Arrow Head # 1 By David Gunn Blogger Dillard Munsell
Keep in Mind Matthew 5:1-11 Read
John just baptized Jesus. Ch.4, Spirit led Jesus to wilderness to test (by devil) his commitment, and he came to Capernaum to fulfill prophesy 4 V:14 , Jesus came preaching the kingdom of heaven is at hand, he proves the kingdom was near by healing the sick of all description.4 V:23
1St Jesus came to do do Two things
A- Seek and save the lost / With all prevision for salvation. (Authority and Power)
B- Establish a Kingdom / He came to be King / Herod are you King? For this cause came I
( Prophets foretold)
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder:(Authority / power /responsibility to rule) and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
V:7 Of the increase of his (government and peace) there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
The Kingdom is like Leaven Jesus said / (unseen)- mustard seed (small) but works mightily When Jesus came to establish his kingdom he announce his founding principles which are the foundation upon which his kingdom would rest
(Principle)
Matt 5:1-11
Beatitudes = The very Constitution of his Kingdom
The Kingdom hast to be established first in the Heart of man (not observation)
The principles hast to be settles in our Spirit
Then we become citizens of his kingdom
Take a good look at what the kingdom of heaven really looks like
V:3 The poor in spirit: no self interest (only Gods)
V:4 Those that mourn; because of sin
V:5 meek Spirit: lowly, but powerful
V:6 A heart that hunger and thirst after righteousness
V:7 A merciful Heart
V:8 A pure heart:
V:9 A peacemakers
V:10 A heart that is willing to be persecuted for righteousness.
V:11 Heart that is(For Christ sake) willing to be revile, persecute spoken evil against with no ill.
2Nd What does it mean to be Blessed? Not what we have, these verses just divested us of all our own selfish interest.
A- Not our happiness -you are to make God happy.
B- Having God’s approval is the true meaning of being blessed
Look at these Two
V:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
V:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
V:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
V:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: V:14 Ye are the light of the world.
V:21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill.( Must exceed)
V:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother. (This exceeds)
Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (this is the path to being Blessed)
V:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
#3 Three Heartittudes of God’s Blessings
#1 V:3 Poverty of spirit = bankrupt of your self , Need of God’s Spirit
A- A heartfelt recognition of spiritual need should draw us to God’s Grace
C- Pride brings spiritual separation / Christ is Humble lowly)
#2 V:4 Mournful of sin ; Grief for the pain of Sin? No!!
Grief for Sin - not the pain it brings
(Example) An honest appraisal of the (Impact of sin) will cause us to Grieve.
To love God is to hate sin.
Why does sin not grieve me?
1. A callous heart(spirit) , no hate for sin, that grieves God.
2. Denial of sin, we deny
3. Distance from God , Close to the world
#3 V:5 Humble in Life ; Meek and lowly at heart = gentle spirit= (Controlled power)
Not willing to have peace at any cost / the cost of comprise / not interpreting dctr
Jesus said I came not to bring peace but a sword / no comprise brings trouble
How can I become Humble?
1. Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you / yoke up with Jesus for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
V:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
2. Gal. 5 Realize that a gentle spirit is a gift from God.
3. Matt 5:3-11 Follow the path to blessedness = Matt 11:29 Take my yoke upon you this is the path
