the radical life 10-23-11

Matthew 5:1-16

THE RADICAL LIFE

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Empty with Nothing

BLESSED AT THE POOR IN SPIRIT

for they shall be comforted.

Grieved over ones Sins

BLESSED ARE THEY WHO MOURN

for they shall possess the earth

A Strong person Under the Control of God’s Spirit.

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK

for they shall be satisfied.

upright, virtuous, noble, morally right, and ethical.

BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS

for they shall obtain mercy.

The tender hearted who go out of their way and make the effort to

help

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL

for they shall see God.

The path to a pure heart begins with the realization that we have

impure hearts.

God Must Cleanse us

BLESSED ARE THE PURE OF HEART

for they shall be called sons of God.

A peacemaker is not an appeaser. One who by Godly knowledge endeavors to establish a

right relationship between estranged parties based on truth and righteousness.

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Persecution is the cost of being a Christian, because the believer must reckon upon hardships and troubles

much more than other men.

BLESSED ARE THEY WHO SUFFER PERSECUTION BECAUSE OF

RIGHTEOUSNESS

Rejoice and Be glad for great is your reward in Heaven.

Everyone who lives a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

BLESSED ARE YOU WHEN PEOPLE INSULT YOU

1) Poor2) Mourn3) Meek4) Hunger5) Merciful6) Pure 7) Peacemakers8) Persecuted 9) Insulted

The Kingdom Comforted

Inherit the earthFilled

Shown MercySee God

Sons of GodThe Kingdom

Great Reward

Love joy

Peace forbearance

kindness Goodness

faithfulnessgentleness self-control.

BE RECEIVE POWERED BY

Gal 5:22 – Fruit of the Spirit.

1. Preserving Your World

You are the salt of the earth (5:13)

Preservative and flavoring

INFLUENCING OTHER

2. Enlightening Your World- You are the light of the world

(5:14)- Reflecting Jesus’ light (John 1:7-

9) - Sharing the light of truth (5:15)

ENLIGHTENING YOUR WORLD

3. Influencing Your World - Your good works change the

world and bring praise to God (5:16)

INFLUENCING YOUR WORLD

Will you be ―salt? Will you be light in the world around

you?

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