Saying Grace Again

Scripture Reading: Matt. 5:5-12
Memory Verse:  "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.: Matt.5:8

The Kingdom of God is inhabited by blessed citizens!

1.  The merciful are blessed: verse 7

• Mercy: help the afflicted, to bring help to the wretched, Withholding from a person the just punishment they deserve.
  
• Clarence Jordan, Cotton Patch Gospel of Matthew says, “The generous are God’s people, for they will be treated generously.”
  
• The will receive mercy from others.
  

2.  The pure in heart are blessed: verse 8

• Clean hearted: 
  
• They will see God: Psalm 24:3-5, Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God their Savior.
  

3.  The peacemakers are blessed

• Peace with God:
  
• Peace for Others:
  
• Peace with Others: 
  
• They will be called children of God: Ephesians 2:11-22. Reconciliation is built upon Jesus, and is made in Him, for and with others.
  

4.  The persecuted are blesses: verses 9-12

• Persecution due to righteousness:
  
• Insults, speaking lies, speaking evil, pursued for evil purposes
  
• Rejoice and be glad
  
• Kingdom of heaven is theirs
  

SO WHAT?

• Be where God places you!
  
• Be who God makes you!
  
• Follow Jesus in obedience!
  
• Be blessed!