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The Beatitudes: Attitudes for Disciples

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This sermon by Bruce Hempel focuses on the call to discipleship and the Beatitudes as the essential attitudes for followers of Jesus. He explains that being a disciple means learning to be like one’s master, a privilege extended to all people, not just a select few. The core of the message is an exposition of the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, which outline the counter-cultural character traits that Jesus values in his disciples.

  • [01:07] Jesus instructed his apostles to go into all the world and make disciples from all nations, not just the Jewish people (Matthew 28:18-20).
  • [03:46] In the first century, a rabbi would select only the brightest students to be his disciples; Jesus, however, opened discipleship to whoever would be willing to follow him.
  • [06:40] Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me,” an invitation extended to great multitudes (Luke 9:23).
  • [08:36] Jesus offers an invitation: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me…” (Matthew 11:28-30).
  • [10:22] The Sermon on the Mount was taught to Jesus’ disciples who made the effort to come to him on the mountain, not to the entire multitude (Matthew 5:1-2).
  • [13:30] The Beatitudes are the attitudes to be for a disciple, outlining the counter-cultural character that Jesus values.
    1. [17:23] Poor in spirit: Blessed are those who are spiritually poor and see their need for God, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
    2. [19:00] Those who mourn: Blessed are those who mourn, including mourning over sin, for they will be comforted and freed.
    3. [21:13] The meek: Blessed are the meek, which is not weakness but gentleness coupled with strength, for they will inherit the earth.
    4. [23:54] Hunger and thirst for righteousness: Blessed are those who desire to be like Christ, for they will be satisfied.
    5. [26:46] The merciful: Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy from God.
    6. [27:51] Pure in heart: Blessed are the pure in heart, free from evil intent and bitterness, for they will see God.
    7. [29:23] Peacemakers: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
    8. [30:41] Persecuted for righteousness: Blessed are those who are persecuted and insulted for Jesus’ sake, for they should rejoice and be glad for their great reward in heaven.
    9. [32:34] Baptism is for those who have decided to follow Jesus and become his disciples, embracing these attitudes and his extraordinary claims.
      10. Scripture References
      • Matthew 28:18-20
      • Luke 9:23
      • Matthew 11:28-30
      • Matthew 5:1-2
      • Matthew 5:3-12

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