Synopsis: Jesus is creating a new people, united in Him, under His authority. Over this new humanity He declares His blessing and gives promises. He is not describing works—He is describing attributes, characteristics of a kingdom people, not ones earned, but one graciously given. So today we are going to focus on the nature of a beatitude, the character of the blessed, and the rock upon which we are building our lives in the kingdom of our Lord.
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:2-12