Key Lessons From the Sermon on the Mount

Memory Verse:  "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.: Matt.5:8

It is important that we understand God’s word and spend time in study to further know how God would have us apply it to our lives. The following beatitudes are perfect for study. Ask God to show you what treasures He has for you in these verses and consider keeping a journal about what you learn.

Beatitude: Poor in spirit (5:3)

• Old Testament anticipation: Isaiah 57:15
  
• Clashing worldly values: Pride and personal independence
  
• God’s reward: Kingdom of Heaven
  
• How to develop this attitude: James 4:7-10
  

Beatitude: Mourning (5:4)

• Old Testament anticipation: Isaiah 61:1,2
  
• Clashing worldly values: Happiness at any cost
  
• God’s reward: Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:4)
  
• How to develop this attitude: Psalm 51, James 4:7-10
  

Beatitude: Meekness (5:5)

• Old Testament anticipation: Psalm 37:5-11
  
• Clashing worldly values: Power
  
• God’s reward: Inherit the earth
  
• How to develop this attitude: Matthew 11:27-30
  

Beatitude: Righteousness (5:6)

• Old Testament anticipation: Isaiah 11:4,5; 42:1-4
  
• Clashing worldly values: Pursuing personal needs
  
• God’s reward: Filled (Satisfied) 
  
• How to develop this attitude: John 16:5-11, Philippians 3:7-11 
  

Beatitude: Mercy (5:7)

• Old Testament anticipation: Psalm 41:1
  
• Clashing worldly values: Strength without feeling 
  
• God’s reward: Be shown mercy
  
• How to develop this attitude: Ephesians 5:1,2
  

Beatitude: Pure in heart (5:8)

• Old Testament anticipation: Psalm 24:3,4; 51:10
  
• Clashing worldly values: Deception is acceptable
  
• God’s reward: See God
  
• How to develop this attitude: 1 John 3:1-3
  

Beatitude: Peacemaker (5:9)

• Old Testament anticipation: Isaiah 57:18, 19; 60:17
  
• Clashing worldly values: Personal peace is pursued without concern for the world’s chaos 
  
• God’s reward: Be called sons of God
  
• How to develop this attitude: Romans 12:9-21, Hebrews 12:10,11 
  

Beatitude: Persecuted (5:10)

• Old Testament anticipation: Isaiah 52:13; 53:12
  
• Clashing worldly values: Weak commitments
  
• God’s reward: Inherit the kingdom of Heaven 
  
• How to develop this attitude: 2 Timothy 3:12