'” (Spurgeon). i. Till all is fulfilled: This is true in a few different senses. Will take Christ on His terms - The proud sinner adds Christ to his pleasures, and lifestyle or thinks he can negotiate with Christ. 2 Cor. i. What do you need to know, believe, or do after hearing Christ’s words? Jesus tells His followers who they are in relation to the world where they live. “Jesus is saying that the true direction in which the law has always pointed is not towards mere judicial restraints, concessions rising out of the hardness of men’s hearts…nor even to the ‘law of love’…No, it pointed to all the perfection of God, exemplified by the authoritative interpretation of the law.” (Carson), ii. Under military law, any Roman soldier might command a Jew to carry his soldier’s pack for one mile – but only one mile. He spoke with energy, projecting His thoughts with earnestness. What is God's promise to peacemakers? They will forgive, restore others, and make peace. Jesus here told us that not only the ideas of the word of God are important, but also the words themselves – even the letters of the words – are important. i. God scolded them and was angry with them and gave them leprosy. Jeremiah 9:1--Jeremiah cried for those who were going to be judged for their sinfulness. He could wait on the Lord's timing because he knew God would fulfill His promise. He has revealed His truth to us and made us heirs of all He possesses. This is a longing that endures and is never completely satisfied on this side of eternity. Jeremiah 32:39--God said of Israel, "I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me and that all will then go well for them and for their children after them." Jesus here says, “Go beyond the one mile required by law and give another mile out of a free choice of love.” This is how we transform an attempt to manipulate us into a free act of love. Paul said that God is rich in mercy because of "his great love with which he loved us" (Eph. If you see such a city from a distance, it is hard to take your eyes off of it. Now in Matthew’s record Jesus will speak and teach; it is God speaking but no longer through an inspired human personality like Jeremiah or Isaiah or Samuel; now the truth of God spoke through the exact personality of God. The mourning in this verse is not human sorrow which may be caused by the conditions of life. 44. 32:19-20). ii. The teaching of Jesus on marriage and divorce is further explained in Matthew 19, but here we see the intent of Jesus: getting back to the intent of the law, instead of allowing it to be used as easy permission for divorce. For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.”. Does it? i. Paul expresses the same idea in Ephesians 4:26-27 (do not let the sun go down on your wrath). c. His disciples came to Him: This again probably has in mind a group much larger than the Twelve, who to this point have not been introduced as a group in this Gospel. Compassionately meet the needs of others- even those who have wronged me, Share the gospel with those who do not know, I wouldn't condemn others, but will speak the truth in love, I would be sympathetic, forgiving, gracious, giving and loving, I would not hold grudges, retaliate, be vengeful, or recite the failures of others. i. "Blessed" appears twice in Matthew 5:10-11. Instead, it expresses the spiritual implications of the rule of Jesus in our lives. Matthew is quite clear about the general answer to that question. The idea behind the ancient Greek word for blessed is “happy,” but in the truest, godly sense of the word, not in our modern sense of merely being comfortable or entertained at the moment. Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. This principle applies to much more than men looking at women. 23. In regard to the law, the two errors of the scribes and Pharisees were that they both restricted God’s commands (as in the law of murder) and extended the commands of God past His intention (as in the law of divorce). Luke says that this same basic material was, on a different occasion, spoken to a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases (Luke 6:17). Blessed are those who are persecuted: These blessed ones are persecuted for righteousness’ sake and for Jesus’ sake (for My sake), not for their own stupidity or fanaticism. True, Jesus has revealed God’s ultimate standard, and we must take it to heart. i. Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Minor Prophets “In the first century there was little agreement among Jews as to what the messianic kingdom would be like. "What comes out of a person is what defiles them. i. “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. '” (Spurgeon), ii. Paul may have had an eye problem that made ministry difficult for him. As Paul put it in Romans 3:21-22: But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point “As though he did not regard human character at all, God bids his sun shine on good and bad. He completed it in himself by submitting to its types with an exact obedience, and verifying them by his death upon the cross. It is profoundly morally confused to think that someone who shouts at another person in anger has sinned as badly as someone who murders another person in anger. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”. ( James 4:1), 33. 35. “They generally looked upon all the uncircumcised as not their neighbours, but their enemies, whom the precept did not oblige them to love.” (Poole). "Tell the people of Jerusalem, 'Look, your King is coming to you. If that person goes on to marry someone else, God considers that relationship adultery because He sees them as still married. (Matthew 19:16-22), Isaiah 26:9 - My soul yearns for God in the night; and in the morning my spirit longs for God. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 20 Read Matthew 5:7. c. Unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven: Considering the incredible devotion to the law shown by the scribes and Pharisees, how can we ever hope to exceed their righteousness? He is not come to disannul either the law or the prophets.” (Bruce), iii. Eg. Home >> Bible Studies >> Matthew >> Matthew 5:13-16 These small group studies of Matthew contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, teaching points, and applications. The words of God, which point out his designs, are as unchangeable as his nature itself.” (Clarke). Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. i. “He hungers and thirsts after righteousness. Are we sharing with others how to receive this wonderful peace with God? Are we left out of the Kingdom of God? Have you seen God or the glory of God with your spiritual eyes? They are not blessed because they mourn but because they are comforted. 15:33; Phil. We should do what Paul commanded in Romans 12:18: If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. In early 1992, tenants let three apartments in an Orthodox neighborhood in Israel burn to the ground while they asked a rabbi whether a telephone call to the fire department on the Sabbath violated Jewish law. Light of the world means that we are not only light-receivers, but also light-givers. Physical things don't meet spiritual needs. What makes you happy? Christians were accused of: c. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad: Literally, we could translate this phrase to say that the persecuted should “leap for joy.” Why? How do we get an appetite for righteousness? i. Hebrews 13:20--The author of Hebrews described God as "the God of peace.". Those who express sorrow for their sins will receive comfort. “Jesus is here saying that the true Christian has learned to resent no insult and to seek retaliation for no slight.” (Barclay) When we think how Jesus Himself as insulted and spoken against (as a glutton, a drunk, an illegitimate child, a blasphemer, a madman, and so forth) we see how He lived this principle Himself. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus emphasized that people will never find happiness through what this world values. It is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell: Jesus simply stressed the point that one must be willing to sacrifice to be obedient. vii. ii. Our persecution may not be much compared to others, but if no one speaks evil of you, are these Beatitudes traits of your life? Pauline Epistles We should emphasize that Jesus is not saying that anger is as bad as murder. What would a peacemaker do? To truly fulfill this law we must love, bless, do good and pray for our enemies – not only our friends. He showed meekness in not retaliating or holding a grudge or being glad they were punished for their opposition to him. He reached out to the sick and healed them. redemptive relationships. 1 Corinthians 7:15 says, "God hath called us to peace. He works everything for our good and will accept us into heaven. He makes us pure in God's eyes! Remember, Jesus here taught the character of the citizens of His kingdom. Jesus, though tempted in all ways (Hebrews 4:15), endured such temptations but did not yield to such sin. That doesn't sound like a meek man according to our society's standards. The law sends us to Jesus to be justified, because it shows us our inability to please God in ourselves. One passage that explains this is Galatians 2:21: For if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain. "Whatever things were written in earlier times were written for our learning, that we, through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope." Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a We can never affect the world for Jesus by becoming like the world. Why is Jesus criticized for spending time in the house of Matthew? a. The figures of salt and light also remind us that the life marked by the Beatitudes is not to be lived in isolation. This is misguided, because oaths are permitted under certain circumstances, as long as they are not abused and used as a cover for deception. James 3:17 says, "The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable." MATTHEW 5:9 - DISCUSSION QUESTIONS BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS - (SERMON MP3) Review and respond to the following main points from (Matthew 5:9). i. 3:7-10) Moses tried to decline. God allows this grief into our lives as a path, not as a destination. Will see good in others - A person who is poor in spirit will see the good qualities of others and recognize his own weaknesses. All they had was the teaching on the law from the scribes and Pharisees. Blessed: Jesus promised blessing to His disciples, promising that the poor in spirit are blessed. 3) Vs21-48. Jesus does not mean that if someone hits across the right side of our head with a baseball bat, we should allow them to then hit the left side. a. You have nothing to offer to God, yet the greater your needs the more abundantly He provides. True peace is when conflict is resolved and the parties become friends. a. 5. In Matthew 5:8 it would refer to a heart unmixed in its devotion and motives. It presents a radically different agenda than what the nation of Israel expected from the Messiah. We are to be ‘first pure, then peaceable.’ Our peaceableness is never to be a compact with sin, or an alliance with that which is evil. He does not hunger and thirst that his own opinions may come to the front, and that his own sect or denomination may increase in numbers and influence, but he does desire that righteousness may come to the fore.” (Spurgeon). In Mark 7:20-23 Christ affirms the importance of what's in the heart as opposed to external traditions. Matthew 26:53. i. In Matthew 5:9 the Greek word translated "sons" means "children." What is the meaning of the word "heart" in Scripture? “Jesus’ disciples, if sued for their tunics (an inner garment like our suit but worn next to the skin), far from seeking satisfaction, will gladly part with what they may legally keep.” (Carson), ii. The requirement of a writing was to a certain degree a check upon an evil habit, which was so engrained in the people that to refuse it altogether would have been useless, and would only have created another crime.” (Spurgeon), ii. God cares about us--He makes us sons, princes, kings, priests, and fellow heirs. Matthew 5:3 "Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." We cannot limit our idea of persecution to only physical opposition or torture. It is true that Jesus gave this teaching to His disciples, but this use of the term is probably broad, including many among the great multitudes that followed Him mentioned in Matthew 4:25. Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? Through the first three beatitudes we notice that the natural man finds no happiness or blessedness in spiritual poverty, mourning or meekness. No - we must seek God and His righteousness. These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.". But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into hell. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away! A person only becomes a Christian after he realizes that he truly on his own is poor in spirit. Matthew 5:10-11 : "Theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Mat 5:4) The godly reaction to poverty of spirit: mourning. Tradition also records that Peter was crucified upside-down after nine months in prison. Persecution can come in the form of others who stop talking to you because you share your faith or don't participate in their sinful activities. i. This great message tells us how we will live when Jesus is our Lord. When the rain is falling yonder upon the oppressor’s crops, he knows that the oppressor will be the richer for it, and means that he should be; he is doing nothing by mistake and nothing without a purpose.” (Spurgeon), iii. In every example of meekness in the Bible the underlying motive was that the person knew God's promises. However, the law stands as the perfect expression of God’s ethical character and requirements. Wisdom Literature His attitude was one of subservience, trust, and submission towards God's will. Matthew 15:19-20 says For out of the heart come evil thoughts-murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. James, Matthew, Matthias, Bartholomew, and Thomas were martyred. God is rich in mercy and He is the One who dispenses it. 24, 26). Romans 15:4 God's Word is a comforter. Admit You Can't Purify Your Heart on Your Own - Proverbs 20:9 says, "Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?" d. Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two: Positively, we are told to take command of evil impositions by making a deliberate choice to give more than we are required. Even though the crowd of people were a secondary audience they were what prompted Jesus' message. He never did anything to harm anyone. a. He enabled the crippled to walk, the blind to see, the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. iii. What is a Biblical example of being poor in spirit? But they did. Blessed are the peacemakers: This does not describe those who live in peace, but those who actually bring about peace, overcoming evil with good. Start to see the lost condition of others about us. Here are some questions we might want to consider before or discuss during class: How well… A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. The call to be poor in spirit is placed first for a reason, because it puts the following commands into perspective. The actual salt, being more soluble than the impurities, could be leached out, leaving a residue so dilute it was of little worth.” (Carson). ( Mark 7:20-23), 26. “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. c. That you may be sons of your Father in heaven: In doing this, we are imitating God, who shows love towards His enemies, by sending rain on the just and on the unjust. It was customary for the teacher to sit and the hearers to stand. It may be that when Jesus preached to a new audience, He often preached this sermon or used the themes from it. When you are persecuted for Christ's sake, it is a testimony that you belong to God. It is not as if we can major in one to the exclusion of others, as is the case with spiritual gifts. Is 64:6 All our righteousness is as filthy rags. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to desire her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. iii. Christ described the attitude of one who was poor in spirit in. This emphasis of Jesus on the permanency of marriage and the wrong of unjustified divorce went against the thinking of many in both the Jewish and the Gentile cultures. Rich man(Luke 16:24). Not focus on self - When we understand our dependency on God, we see that our own resources and accomplishments are worthless and we seek to starve our pride. Mourning vs. bragging about your sin, indifferent, Meekness vs taking control, being manipulative, Hungering and thirsting for Righteousness, Because of loyalty to Jesus are insulted, persecuted and falsely accused. On that day, He will judge between the blessed and the cursed – He both knows and explains what are the requirements for the blessed one. We are to be happy when faced with persecution. Read Matthew 5:9. 3. The first two were mainly negative; the third is clearly positive. “Mutilation will not serve the purpose; it may prevent the outward act, but it will not extinguish desire.” (Bruce). When? 34. “It looks as if they would be pushed out of the world but they shall not be, ‘for they shall inherit the earth.’ The wolves devour the sheep, yet there are more sheep in the world than there are wolves, and the sheep, continue to multiply, and to feed in green pastures.” (Spurgeon), ii. “A hard task, I must needs say, but, hard or not hard, it must be done, be it never so contrary to our foul nature and former practice.” (Trapp). Of all the Beatitudes Matthew 5:8 is the clearest statement on how to enter the kingdom. c. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven: Those who are poor in spirit, so poor they must beg, are rewarded. In"our"day"teachers"stand"to"teach,"butin"Jesus'"day"the"rabbis"sat,"and"Jesus"followed"in"this"great tradition. When God chose Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Ex. They had a realistic view of how the world appraised them. Pentateuch It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into … Yet, in the beginning of the teaching, Luke writes: Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said (Luke 6:20). Do not even the tax collectors do so?”. 30. Sarah, Pride, taking control, disobedient, impatient, defensive, insisting on your own way, To "inherit" means "to receive an allotted portion." 7:18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. Then He opened His mouth: This means that Jesus used his voice in a strong way to teach this crowd. In the same way, Jesus wanted the people of His kingdom to live visible lives that attracted attention to the beauty of God’s work in the life. ii. Poetical Books Considering Matthew 5:16, do your good works cause people to give glory to God or to yourself? Discussion questions for Matthew 5:17-43. iii. France points out that ancient Jewish writings say that striking someone with the back of the hand – a severe insult – was punishable by a very heavy fine, according to Mishnah BK 8:6. ii. Since God said we will inherit the earth, there is no need to spend our lives trying to get it now. ii. “Sitting was the accepted posture of synagogue or school teachers (Luke 4:20; cf. He would not act on his own behalf--only God's. (9:9-13) 5. There are many good reasons why more should be expected from Christians than others: 9. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. viii. The twelve disciples were persecuted just as Jesus told them they would be. Do not swear at all: Jesus reminds us that God is part of every oath anyway; if you swear by heaven, earth, Jerusalem, or even your head, you swear by God – and your oath must be honored. This may be one way this is fulfilled; but one can also end a conflict and be a peacemaker when they are party to a conflict; when they are the injured or the offending party. The promise “they shall inherit the earth” proves that God will not allow His meek ones to end up on the short end of the deal. Here God speaks of single minded devotion and pure motives. Day 1. This shows that Jesus expected that their righteous lives would be lived after His example, and in honor to Him. b. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill: Jesus wanted to make it clear that He had authority apart from the Law of Moses, but not in contradiction to it. What does it mean to hunger & thirst for righteousness? I will want more than anything else is to be filled with Christ. iv. Others may not be excluded, but the disciples are the audience proper.” (Bruce). In response to this, Jesus went up on a mountain. This was put in brackets after Miriam and Aaron challenged Moses leadership. It would draw the world’s attention to them, and so expose them to the ill will of such as hate the light.” (Bruce), ii. Joseph's brothers sold Joseph into slavery and he was taken to Egypt. Mercy given isn't necessarily mercy returned. Pentateuch When our Lord spoke of the pure in heart He was talking about a pure mind that in turn controls a person's emotions. -------------------- Peacemakers help people make peace with each other - They build bridges between people. For example, sacrifice is commanded by the law, but it was fulfilled in Jesus, so we do not run the danger of being called least in the kingdom of heaven by not observing animal sacrifice as detailed in the Law of Moses. ii. Some professors give light only to a part of the house. (Mat 5:3) The foundation: poverty of spirit. “Note, also, with delight, that the blessing is in every case in the present tense, a happiness to be now enjoyed and delighted in. “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. “To show that he never meant to abrogate the law, our Lord Jesus has embodied all its commands in his own life. Christ presented a kingdom in which persecution was to be endured without retaliation--a devastating blow to those who wanted a political Messiah. Ultimately we who are in Christ will be completely pure, when we dwell with God in heaven. “It is the devil who is a troublemaker; it is God who loves reconciliation and who now through his children, as formerly through his only begotten Son, is bent on making peace.” (Stott). Major Prophets The result of recognizing our spiritual poverty, and that we are not sufficient in trying to receive God's approval in our own strength, is to mourn or repent of this condition, meaning we turn away from relying on our human strength. If you meet someone who claims to be a Christian but displays and desires none of these traits, you may rightly wonder about their salvation, because they do not have the character of kingdom citizens. The new says, Suffer wrong, and lavish your love on all.” (Morgan). Matthew 1 – Joseph was a man of faith, willing to follow God’s lead despite his own initial reaction. When her accusers had been confronted and had left He said to her, "Woman, where are your accusers? “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”. i. e. That they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven: The purpose in letting our light so shine by doing good works is so that others will glorify God, not ourselves. This article highlights the key points for proper Bible study and sermon preparation for each of the three-parts of the Sermon on the Mount: Know the Principles, Fashioned by the Truth and Examine Heart Motivation. Read Matthew 5:10-12. 2 1. And if it is not true, its antiquity is no credit to it. 5:7). “This title had been given by the Jews to certain of their eminent Rabbis. i. Discussion Questions. They have and are learning these character traits. c. And whoever says to his brother, “Raca!” shall be in danger of the council: To call someone “Raca” expressed contempt for their intelligence. Questions, section by section Verses 1-18 . They help others make peace with God - The greatest privilege a peacemaker has is helping someone at war with God to make peace with Him. 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