Blessed   Matthew 5:1-11

This post concerns the word blessed in the beatitudes given by Jesus.

‘Blessed’ discusses the meaning of this word. Before this sermon, Jesus preached about the coming of the kingdom of heaven, Matthew 4:23. “And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.”  This caused large crowds to assemble.

Then, He preached this sermon, Matthew 5:1-3. “Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed… the poor in spirit, for theirs… the kingdom of heaven.” Seven more of these beatitudes followed, all containing the word.

Some people think that blessed in these beatitudes means ‘happy’ is the person who practices these principles. However, this interpretation does not fit the meaning. The psalms help to clarify the meaning.

Consider Psalms 1:1-2. “Blessed… the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight… in the law of the LORD, and on his law, he meditates day and night.”  In this psalm, God blesses the one who obediently lives by and dwells on His law.

Consider Psalms 2:12. “Blessed… all who take refuge in him.”  God cares for and blesses those who look to Him for refuge.

James 1:25 also shows the meaning, “…but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.”

Thus, this word means God will bless those who live as He directs.

Adopting these beatitudes into our lives will provide blessings from God.

So, what did we learn?

1.This word means that God will bless obedient servants.

2.Following these beatitudes will grant us blessings from God.

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