Matthew 5:1-12

Jesus' teachings about blessedness Matthew 5:1-12: "And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying." (Matthew 5:1-2) Jesus used a mountain as a pulpit for this great sermon. His teaching was simple, powerful and tender. He spoke to the hearts of His hearers. His message was designed to change people from the inside out. He was wonderful in name, life, and message. (Isaiah 9:6) Truly, He was and is the Son of God. The teachings of Jesus were pure teachings, showing people how to have pure thoughts and how to live pure lives

The multitude was there but the lesson was given specifically to the disciples of Jesus. A disciple is a learner. In some countries, those that are learning to drive must have an "L" on the windshield of their car. Followers of Christ need an "L" written on their heart. Disciples are willing to receive instructions and humble enough to learn and obey.

The attitudes of the beatitudes make one teachable and useful to God. These attitudes will result in a humble, serving life. The type of person that will inherit the kingdom of God is (1) poor in spirit one that constantly knows they are struggling spiritually, (2) a mourner one that is brokenhearted over spiritual failure, (3) the meek/humble those that accept and grieve over their failures, (4) hunger and thirst for righteousness in that hunger satisfaction comes, (5) merciful we become able to extend mercy to others, (6) pure in heart authenticity all the way through, (7) peacemakers seek to end conflict, and (8) persecuted and reviled put down by the world.