Do Now:Beatitude 4/24/2015

Write the 8 character traits found in Matthew 5 which Jesus said disciples

were to possess.

Sermon on the Mount A. THE "CITIZENS" OF THE KINGDOM...

1. Their character and blessedness - Mt 5:3-12

2. Their relation to the world - Mt 5:13-16

B. THE "RIGHTEOUSNESS" OF THE KINGDOM... 1. In contrast to the "traditional

interpretations and applications" of the Law - Mt 5:17-48

2. With respect to man's relation to God - Mt 6:1-33

3. With respect to man's relation to man - Mt 7:1-12

C. THE "EXHORTATION TO ENTER" THE KINGDOM... 1. The "beginning" of the way - Mt 7:13-14

2. The "progress" along the way - Mt 7:15-20 3. The "end" of the way - Mt 7:21-27

a. Contrasting "sayers" with "doers" 21-23 b. Contrasting "hearers" with "doers" 24-27

http://executableoutlines.com/mt/mt_01.htm

Happy!Read the words to Happy!

To what does Pharrell Williams compare happy?

What does he say is true because he is happy?

What are some things that make you happy?happy

adjective1 cheerful, cheery, merry, joyful, jovial, jolly, jocular, gleeful, carefree, untroubled, delighted, smiling, beaming, grinning, in good spirits, in a good mood, lighthearted, pleased, contented, content, satisfied, gratified, buoyant, radiant,

Happy!Read Matthew 5:1-12

What characteristics according to Jesus make a person “Happy” or “Blessed”?Next to each character trait write what

you think Jesus means.

Example: Poor in spirit-someone who sees their spiritual poverty or need of God.

Blessed: 2. favored, fortunate, lucky,

privileged, enviable, happy. (Copy definition)

Beatitudes Foldable•On the outside flap write the character trait•On the inside flap write the reward.•Draw a symbol on the outside flap representing the character trait.•On the inside panel write verses found in Matthew 5:13-16 and draw a symbol for each object.•On the outside panel write “Beatitudes” and the reference Matthew 5:1-12

Character Trait Definition Reward

Poor in spiritRecognize need and willing to

receiveKingdom of heaven

MournGrieve/ sorrow about

sin, condition of world

Comforted

MeekStrength under

controlInherit the earth

Hunger and thirst for righteousness

Intense desire or longing for what is

rightBe filled

MercifulNot punishing

when it is deservedObtain mercy

Pure in heartAbsence of sin in

their heartSee God

PeacemakersSeek peace between man and man as well

as God and man

Called the sons of God

Persecuted for righteousness sake

Physical and emotional abuse b/c of

righteousnessKingdom of heaven

A follower’s character

determines their

happiness and reward

Blessed are the _______________    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn,    for they will _______________. 5 Blessed are the meek,    for they will _________________. 6 Blessed are those who ________________ for righteousness,    for they will be ___________. 7 Blessed are the _______________    for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart,     for they will ____________. 9 Blessed are the ________________,     for they will be called _________ of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of _________________,     for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:3-10

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