Blessed are The Persecuted
Matthew 5:10-12

Main idea: Suffering on Christ’s behalf is a mark of the Christian.


The tears of repentance and the blood of persecution are the costs of following God (Luke 14:28).


Persecution is necessary to Christendom - it produces strength, sincerity, and purity of faith (James 1:2-4).


True Christianity gives no charter of exemption from suffering (1 Peter 4:12-19).


Remember that sufferings in this life, compared to eternity, are short (1 Peter 5:10; Isaiah 35:1-10).

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Blessed are the Peacemakers
Matthew 5:9

Main idea: To be peaceful is to be like Jesus.


Christians are to be advocates of peace, like Christ (John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7).


You can fight for what is right and still be peaceful (1 Timothy 1:5-8).


Becoming “children of God” is a process of adoption (Galatians 4:3-7).

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Special guest, Dr. Bo Rice, presented a Word from God at FBC Belle Chasse on July 30, 2023.

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Blessed are the Pure
Matthew 5:8

Main idea: God requires of us a pure heart.


Purity comes from a heart that has been changed by Christ.


The pursuit of purity is the pursuit of God.


Morality springs from purity.


A pure heart reflects the heart of God.

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Blessed are the Merciful
Matthew 5:7

Main idea: Those who have experienced mercy give and receive mercy.


Those who do not show mercy do not know mercy (James 2:12-13).


Mercy is an act of love (Colossians 3:12-14).


When we show mercy, we are more like God (Isaiah 58:10).

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Blessed are Those Who Long for Righteousness Matthew 5:6

Main idea: We should desire God’s righteousness.

The pursuit of righteousness is proof of godly character (Psalm 73:25).

In order to gain righteousness, avoid anything that will curb your appetite (1 John 2:15).

Those who seek righteousness will be filled (Matthew 5:6).

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Special guest preacher Josh Winton.

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Guest Preacher: Dr. Cory Barnes

The standards of the world stand opposed to God's purposes and his people (7:1-8).

The father is sovereignty victorious (7:9-12).

Christ reigns in glory (7:13-15).

Application:
Trusting human government for order and peace is a fool’s errand.
Trust fully in the sovereign power of the Father.
Submit to Christ who reigns in glory.

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Blessed are the Meek
Matthew 5:5

Main idea: Following Christ requires humility.

Meekness is revealed in us through submission.

Meekness makes us more like Jesus.

Meekness comes with a reward.

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Blessed are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4

Main idea: Brokenness over sin results in sorrow for sin.

“Men have tears to shed for other things - but have none to spare for their sins.” -Thomas Watson

Spiritual mourning is evidence of conviction and repentance.

Spiritual mourning serves a purpose.

Spiritual mourning is not without hope.

Spiritual mourning results in God’s comfort.
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