Be-Attitudes. Spiritual Condition And Role Of True Disciples (Believers) Matthew 5:1-16 Series

2025.02.09 Sermon Notes MATTHEW 5.1-16 True Disciples. BE Attitudes.

Blessings, Salt & Light

William Akehurst, HSWC

BIG IDEA: The BE-Attitudes, Salt and Light. JESUS describes the spiritual qualities and conditions of a disciple, and their role and influence in this world. And important lesson for every believer.

Scriptures: Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 5:1-16, Isaiah 66:2, Isaiah 61:3, Psalms 37:11, Revelation 21:7,

Matthew 11:29-30, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Luke 6:36-38, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9-10, James 4:8,

1 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 5:10, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18,

1 Peter 3:14-15, 1 Peter 4:14, John 15:18-20, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Revelation 22:12, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18,

2 Thessalonians 2:6-8, John 8:12, John 9:5, Philippians 2:15, Ephesians 5:8

Last Time. Matthew 4:23-25

JESUS’ Ministry began. REPENT, THE KINGDOM IS AT HAND.

He had a great following as he taught, preached, healed sickness and disease. People were flocking to him from the whole region.

Matthew 4:23-25 Jesus Heals a Great Multitude (Mark 1:35–39; Luke 4:44; 6:17–19)

23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. 24 Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. 25 Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

LIFE IN HIS KINGDOM

1-2 PREACHING THE KINGDOM

Matthew 5:1-16 The Beatitudes (Luke 6:20–26)

1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:

Seeing the multitude

He went up on a mountain, a hill, a higher elevation.

The teacher sits and the students stand.

Jesus sat. Disciple usually stand.

Define Disciples. People who decided to follow or submit. Learners.

DISCIPLE: a personal follower (or student) of Jesus (teacher) during his life, especially one of the twelve Apostles.

12 APOSTLES: While they were disciples, these were the Ones who were SENT and AUTHORIZED as Messengers.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: THE BEATITUDES

The Blessedness of CHRIST.

The Beatitudes gives us a picture of the true disciple of GOD.

I look at it as BE – attitude. The attitude we should be as a follower, believer, student and disciple of JESUS.

JESUS is teaching about the spiritual condition.

What’s your spiritual condition?

RIGHT ATTITUDES

3-6 MADE TO BE DISPLAYED

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Isaiah 66:2 For all those things My hand has made, And all those things exist,” Says the LORD. “But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word.

The phrase "poor in spirit" refers to a spiritual condition of poverty. It describes a person who recognizes his or her need for God.

"The kingdom of heaven" refers to people who acknowledge God as King.

One poor in spirit knows he or she is spiritually bankrupt apart from Jesus Christ.

It took the Blood of Christ to get us into the Kingdom

KEY WORD: Humility: A disciple recognizes their spiritual poverty and dependence on God.

Paraphrase: "Blessed are those who humbly recognize their need for God, for they will enter into his kingdom."

4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.

Isaiah 61:3 To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.”

Mourning comforted. Mourning find help through their grief. Comfort is assured.

The Comforter is Holy Spirit.

Those who mourn" speaks of those who express deep sorrow over sin and repent from their sins.

The freedom found in forgiveness of sin and the joy of eternal salvation is the comfort of those who repent.

KEY WORD: Repentance: A disciple grieves over sin and the brokenness of the world, seeking God's comfort

Paraphrase: "Blessed are those who mourn for their sins, for they shall receive forgiveness and life eternal."

5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.

Psalms 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Revelation 21:7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.

Revelation 21:7 says God's children will "inherit all things."

JESUS showed us meekness

Matthew 11:29-30 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”