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The Beatitudes
May 25, 2019

For the past several weeks we have been exploring the commandments of God and the commandments of Jesus and will return to Matthew chapter five to start an examination of the beatitudes as an extension of the commandments of Jesus. The beatitudes begin with a pronouncement of blessings on the multitudes. Jesus began with a blessing on those poor in spirit. Those who lack the Holy Spirit will eventually inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, provided they submit themselves to God and Jesus. Those who are humble have the attitude needed to be in the kingdom of Heaven; those who see themselves as humble often are not humble. Humility is a trait ascribed to a person by others. A blessing is pronounced on all who mourn for they will be comforted, eventually at the last trumpet, when the dead in Christ are raised from the dead when there is no more death, when all tears are wiped from their eyes.

Matthew 5:1-4
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Humility is so important, Jesus mentioned it twice when he said the mild mannered person, the humble will inherit the earth. We know from the Book of Revelation that those who inherit the earth will be living with God and Jesus on earth in the Kingdom of Heaven becomes the Kingdom of God on earth. We know just as the river of life flows from the throne of God and Jesus in the New Jerusalem, we today are satisfied through the nourishment of the Holy Spirit. We know we will be judged as we judge others, and as we extend mercy to others, mercy will be given to us. Those who are of a pure mind, those who do not hide behind the optics of pretense who are not corrupted by this world, will see God.

Matthew 5:5-8
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Jesus gives a blessing to those who are the peacemakers. Jesus was not talking about those who negotiate and sign treaties on behalf of governments. He was talking about those who seek to live peaceably with all people, especially those of the household of faith. Those who are harassed and pursued for their faith will also inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, when God and Jesus brings New Jerusalem to earth. When people speak evil of us and lie to make us look bad, Jesus tells us to rejoice because our reward is great. Any persecution we face has already been seen by the faithful of God in prior times.

Matthew 5:9-12
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

The beatitudes provide an extension of the commandments of Jesus and begin to define our path to perfection and the Kingdom of Heaven. Next week we will continue the beatitudes.

All verses are from the King James Version.
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