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1 Introduction Matthew 5:1-12

2 IGNITE TRANSFORM MULTIPLY Sr. Pastor Interim Worship Pastor Associate Pastor Discipleship Director of Family Ministry Faith Kids Director Director of Strategy and Leadership Development Directors of Multiplication Outreach Ministry Team Worship Ministry Team Discipleship Ministry Team Igniting God’s People Around God’s Purpose Transforming Lives As People Meet Jesus and Grow Toward Maturity Multiplying Missional Communities and Churches Supporting the Mission Support StaffPersonnel TeamStewardship TeamBuilding & Grounds Making Mature Followers of Jesus

3 Acts is about WHERE we are…. Matthew 5 is about WHO we are…

4 Preview Questions: 1. Who is the audience? 2. What is the agenda?

5 Preview Questions: 1. Who is the audience? 2. What is the agenda?

6 Mathew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the CROWDS, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His DISCIPLES came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying:

7 Who? Crowd Disciples Crowds

8 Overlooking the Sea of Galilee Picture goes here

9 Think… Ravinia Picture goes here

10 Preview Questions: 1. Who is the audience? 2. What is the agenda?

11 Mathew 5:1-12 3 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 sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Key Word: Blessed

12 Translation = “Happy” or “Blessed” “Joy” is a trait of maturity in John 15:1-17 More than a subjective feeling - an objective condition or status Defined by promises associated with each quality listed (spiritual & substantive) Both present and future Result of salvation – not basis for salvation Key Word: Blessed Definition?

13 It is as if Jesus is saying that life in the kingdom with him is a life of profound joy, a joy that no person and no circumstance can take away. And this blessedness is not reserved for some nebulous future. It is for now! Michael Green Key Word: Blessed Definition?

14 Mathew 5:1-12 3 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 sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Key Word: Blessed Combination of Qualities and Promises

15 Mathew 5:1-12 3 the poor in spirit, 4 those who mourn, 5 the meek, 6 those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 7 the merciful, 8 the pure in heart, 9 the peacemakers, 10 those who are persecuted because of righteousness, Interior Life All Essential

16 A Profile of Maturity

17 Acts is about WHERE we are…. Matthew 5 is about WHO we are…

18 Big Idea: We need the PROFOUND FAVOR that accompanies the RADICAL TRANSFORMATION of those living under the ROYAL CONTROL of Jesus Christ.


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