Matthew 4:23-5:12 – Jesus was setting down kingdom principles.Matthew 5:3 – Blessed are the poor in spirit.Ephesians 2:12-13Psalms 51:17Isaiah 66:2Jeremiah 10:23The poor in spirit realize that power and authority is with God – not with them.Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are they that mourn.Isaiah 61:1-2Matthew 5:5 – Blessed are the meek.Psalms 37:11Matthew 11:27Matthew 5:30Moses was described as the meekest man on earth, but he was a great leader.“inherit the earth” is not talking about mundane things.II Peter 3:11-13Jesus may have been looking forward to the new heaven and new earth.Alternate view: The gentle will inherit the earth as opposed to aggressive and warlike? The gentle will be blessed on earth?Matthew 5:6 – Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righteousness.Psalms 42:2Matthew 5:7 – Blessed are the merciful.Proverbs 14:21Matthew 5:8 – Blessed are the pure in heart.Psalms 24:3-4Psalms 73:1Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers.Isaiah 52:7Matthew 5:10-11 – Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.No specific Old Testament verse has this same sentiment, but Hebrews 11:32-37 names David, Gideon, Barak, Samson, the prophets, and others as those who were persecuted for righteousness’ sake.
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