Matthew 5:1-12

We have been given the choice of living our lives in the way of Christ or the way of the world. We choose our path. It is said in Scripture that the least among us will be first and the first last. Suffering brings humility and trust in a powerful God who has our best interest at heart knowing that He controls all. We need to comprehend the meaning of God’s words not just memorize them!

 One way leads to death, the other leads to eternal life in Him.

Jewish literature of the time valued those who worked for peace. For instance, 2 Enoch reads “Blessed is one who gives peace and love” (52:11).Jesus is speaking to His disciples about a radical way of life that reflects the ideals of the kingdom of heaven. He seems to imply that persecution is a result of practicing His teaching and believing in Him. Faithlife Bible.

The mountain, probably a high hill on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, would have served as a natural amphitheater.Jesus had many disciples in addition to the crowds who followed Him and listened to His teaching. From the many disciples, He selected 12 to receive special instruction and power.Jesus had many disciples in addition to the crowds who followed Him and listened to His teaching. From the many disciples, He selected 12 to receive special instruction and power.

In this address, Jesus clarified both the heart of the law and the nature of true religion in God’s kingdom (Mic. 6:8). In a sense, Jesus turned the law, which was mainly negative, inside out to show its positive core. NKJ Bible

blessed (Gk. makarios) (5:3; Luke 6:20–22; Rom. 4:7, 8; James 1:12, 25) Strong’s #3107: This Greek word is derived from the root mak, which means “large” or “lengthy,” and means “fortunate” or “happy.” The Greek word was used in Greek literature, in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the OT), and in the NT to describe the kind of happiness that comes from receiving divine favor. The word can be rendered happy. In the NT it is usually passive; God is the One who is blessing or favoring the person.

Matthew 5:1–12 (NKJV)

5 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. ² Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:

³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴ Blessed are those who mourn,

For they shall be comforted.

⁵ Blessed are the meek,

For they shall inherit the earth.

⁶ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

For they shall be filled.

⁷ Blessed are the merciful,

For they shall obtain mercy.

⁸ Blessed are the pure in heart,

For they shall see God.

⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers,

For they shall be called sons of God.

¹⁰ Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. ¹² Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Luke 6:21 (NKJV)

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, t

For you shall be filled. 

Blessed are you who weep now,

For you shall laugh.