Matthew 5:3-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Mt.5:1,2 “Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, he began to teach them.”

Ep.1:18 “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,

Mt.5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Lk. 17:20,21 “Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in within you.”

Lk.11:20 “But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.”

Mat.5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

1Th. 4:13 “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.”

2C.7:10 “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret.”

Lk.18:13-14 “Tax collector stood at a distance. Wouldn’t even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Mat.5:5 Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.

Mt.11:28,29 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me. For I am meek and lowly in heart."

Jn 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Ep. 4:22-24 "You were taught to put off your old self... to be made new in the attitude of your minds... to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."

Mt 11:29 "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls." Mat.5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Ph.3:15 “All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things.”

Mat.5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

2 C.1:3-4 “What a wonderful God we have—he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who comforts and strengthens us in our hardships... so that we can pass on to others this same help.”

Mat.5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Ps. 24:3-6 “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart... They will receive blessing from the Lord... Such is the generation of those who seek him.” Mat.5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Mat.5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. PRACTICAL STEPS TO

GROW THROUGH THE STUDY OF Mat.5-7:

1. Read slowly each week

2. Memorize a verse each week

3. Keep the treasure: Look for things that challenge and bless

4. Pray the Lord's prayer daily as a declaration

5. Live in community (small groups)

6. Live as Kingdom people while still here on earth.