Preaching Point : Christians count themselves fortunate because of God’s mercy toward them and should labor diligently to display that mercy to others.

Main Text: Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Teaching Points:

1. Understand Mercy as a Central Feature of the Gospel v7

2. Expect God’s Mercy When You Respond to the Gospel v7

3. Exercise Mercy as a Central Element of Christian Community v7

Preaching Point: Kingdom happiness is experienced by those who are counted righteous before God through Jesus Christ and obey Him.

Main Text: Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Teaching Points:

1. Find Satisfaction in Christ’s Righteousness v6

2. Pursue Progressive Righteousness v6

3. Long for Complete Righteousness v6

Preaching Point:

Knowing the eschatological plan of God should motivate you to

happily submit to the Will of God.

Main Text:

Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

Teaching Points:

1. Find Kingdom Happiness in Godly Obedience (v. 5)

2. Persevere in Meekness (v. 5)

3. Yearn for Jesus' Coming Kingdom (v. 5)

Preaching Point: Kingdom happiness belongs to those who own up to their spiritual poverty and give themselves over to the riches of Christ.

Main Text: Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Teaching Points:

1. Expect Kingdom Happiness v3

2. Admit Your Spiritual Bankruptcy v3

3. Set Your Mind on the Kingdom of Heaven v3

Title: Trials & Triumph: The Miracles & the Message       

Preaching Point: The power of Jesus revealed through His miraculous acts ought to be sufficient proof for us to fully trust the authority of His message.

Main Text: Matthew 4:23–5:2

Teaching Points:

1. Make Jesus’ Message the Main Thing (v23a)

2. Make Jesus’ Miracles About His Message (v23b-24)

3. Sit Under Trusted Biblical Teaching (vv4:25-5:2)

Preaching Points: Followers of Jesus leave their old lives behind and take on the role of a disciple who makes disciples.

Main Text: Matthew 4:18–22

Teaching Points:

1. Get to Know Jesus (vv18, 21)

2. Reject Ambiguous Definitions of Discipleship (vv19, 21b)

3. Characterize Your Discipleship with Immediacy (vv20, 22)

Main Text: Matthew 4:12–17

Preaching Point: Jesus came to conquer the depths of human depravity to give light & life to everyone who turns from their sin & trusts in Him for salvation.

Teaching Points:

1. Grasp the Depths of Your Depravity vv12-16a

2. Behold the Answer to Your Depravity v16b

3. Repent and Trust in Jesus v17

Preaching Point: Correctly defining the earthly mission of Jesus is crucial for us to comprehend His assignment to conquer Satan and the power of sin in our lives.

Main Text: Matthew 4:1–11

Teaching Points:

1. Trust God Over Your Feelings (vv1-4)

2. Don’t Abuse God’s Word (vv5-7)

3. Submit to God in All Things (vv8-11)

Preaching Point: Jesus unashamedly associating himself with our sinfulness ought to motivate us to boldly associate with Jesus and His mission to see the lost saved.

Main Text: Matthew 3:13–17

Teaching Points:

1. Grasp the Significance of Jesus Associating with Your Sinfulness (vv13-16a).

2. Participate in the Mission of Our Triune God (vv16-17).

LINKS:

1. The Man Christ Jesus | By Bruce A. Ware : https://a.co/d/4gAA7L6

2. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles, and Relevance | By Bruce A. Ware : https://a.co/d/aeGFjwN

3. St. Patrick's Bad Analogies : A lesson on The Trinity : https://youtu.be/KQLfgaUoQCw

Preaching Point: The work of the Holy Spirit that Jesus inaugurates not only frees you from the coming wrath of God but also empowers you to bear the necessary fruit that flows from genuine repentance.

Main Text: Matthew 3:7–12 

Teaching Points:

1. Expect God’s Coming Judgment vv7,12

2. Understand the Work of the Holy Spirit v11

3. Bear Good Fruit as a Necessary Byproduct of Your Faith vv8-10