Blessed Humility

The Sermon on the Mount would certainly be one of the most familiar teachings of Jesus. It is often referred to in various literary writings and political speeches, and those who embrace religions other than Christianity frequently quote it. I would even assume that that when an unbeliever decides to read his Bible, he probably turns to Matthew's Gospel, and before too long he is reading the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount opens with the “beatitudes” which give the key to understanding the sermon. In previous sessions we examined the first two beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God.” and: “Blessed are they that mourn for they will be comforted.” These beatitudes are necessarily linked together. They are also liked with the third beatitude: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Tonight we examine this third beatitude and how the beatitudes form the foundation that will support the Sermon on the Mount, which is pivotal in expressing the teachings of Jesus regarding His Kingdom.

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