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Matthew 5:1-48 (ESV)

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¹ Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. ² And 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 satisfied. ⁷ "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive 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 others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. ¹³ "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. ¹⁴ "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. ¹⁷ "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. ¹⁸ For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. ¹⁹ Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. ²⁰ For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ²¹ "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' ²² But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, 'You fool!' will be liable to the hell of fire. ²³ So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, ²⁴ leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. ²⁵ Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. ²⁶ Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny. ²⁷ "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' ²⁸ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. ²⁹ If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. ³⁰ And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. ³¹ "It was also said, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' ³² But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. ³³ "Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' ³⁴ But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, ³⁵ or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ³⁶ And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. ³⁷ Let what you say be simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything more than this comes from evil. ³⁸ "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' ³⁹ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. ⁴⁰ And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. ⁴¹ And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. ⁴² Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. ⁴³ "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' ⁴⁴ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ⁴⁵ so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. ⁴⁶ For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? ⁴⁷ And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? ⁴⁸ You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 7) Forgiveness / Mercy / Atonement - Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
(v. 8) Purity / Sexual Immorality / Adultery - Pure in heart will see God
(v. 9) Peace - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God
(v. 10) Persecution - Kingdom of heaven belongs to those are persecuted because of righteousness
(v. 11) Persecution - Blessed are you when people insult, persecute, and say false things about you
(v. 12) Heaven - Your reward in heaven
(v. 14) Evangelism - Let your light shine before men
(v. 15) Evangelism - Let your light shine before men
(v. 18) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Not the smallest part of the Law will disappear until all is accomplished.
(v. 20) Righteousness - Righteousness must surpass the Pharisees
(v. 22) Anger / Fits of Rage / Bitterness - Calling one a fool in danger
(v. 22) Hatred - Unforgiving anger will be in danger
(v. 23) Unity - Reconcile with your brother before offering your gift to God
(v. 24) Unity - Reconcile with your brother before offering your gift to God
(v. 25) Enemies - Settle matters quickly with your adversary
(v. 25) Anger / Fits of Rage / Bitterness - Settle matters quickly with your adversary
(v. 28) Purity / Sexual Immorality / Adultery - Look at women lustfully has commit adultery in his heart
(v. 28) Purity / Sexual Immorality / Adultery - Look at women lustfully has commit adultery in his heart
(v. 28) Purity / Sexual Immorality / Adultery - Look at women lustfully has commit adultery in his heart
(v. 37) Honesty / Truth / Vows / Oath - Let you yes be yes, no be no - other is from the evil one
(v. 41) Eagerness / Diligence / Seeking / Readiness - If someone forces you to go one mile, go two
(v. 42) Giving / Contribution - Do not turn away anyone
(v. 43) Hatred - Love your enemy
(v. 44) Hatred - Love your enemy
(v. 44) Prayer - Pray for those who persecute you
(v. 44) Persecution - Pray for those who persecute you
(v. 45) Hatred - Love your enemy
(v. 46) Hatred - Love your enemy
(v. 47) Hatred - Love your enemy

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 1) Where did Jesus preach his first sermon? He went up on a mountainside... began to teach them
(v. 16) Should our good works be seen or unseen? Let your light shine before men
(v. 22) Can we call someone a fool or not? Anyone who says, `You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell
(v. 32) Are we allowed to divorce?
(v. 36) Should we take oaths? And do not swear by your head
(v. 39) Should we practice physical resistance?

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Mind of Christ - Discipleship (part I) (2011-06-16)
(v. 1) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 2) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 2) Mind of Christ - Discipleship (part I) (2011-06-16)
(v. 3) First the Kingdom - Spiritual Beggars (2009-12-21)
(v. 3) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 3) Purpose Driven Life - Gods Power in My Weakness (part 1) (2008-07-05)
(v. 4) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 4) Prayer of the Righeous - Wiping Away Tears (2012-10-15)
(v. 4) First the Kingdom - A Choice (2009-12-25)
(v. 5) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 5) First the Kingdom - At Ease (2009-12-28)
(v. 6) Teach Us To Pray - Hungry and Thirsty (part 2) (2008-09-01)
(v. 6) First the Kingdom - Starving without Him (2009-12-30)
(v. 6) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 7) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 8) First the Kingdom - Guarding Against Heart Disease (2010-01-01)
(v. 8) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 9) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 9) Kingdom First - Making Peace with God (2010-01-03)
(v. 10) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 10) Kingdom First - Blessing of Persecution (2010-01-07)
(v. 10) Kingdom First - At War (2010-01-06)
(v. 10) Day 21 - Rejoice in Persecutions (2011-12-24)
(v. 11) Kingdom First - At War (2010-01-06)
(v. 11) Kingdom First - Blessing of Persecution (2010-01-07)
(v. 11) Contagious Christian - The Costs of Outreach (2010-10-04)
(v. 11) Day 21 - Rejoice in Persecutions (2011-12-24)
(v. 11) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 12) Kingdom First - Blessing of Persecution (2010-01-07)
(v. 12) Kingdom First - At War (2010-01-06)
(v. 12) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 12) Contagious Christian - The Costs of Outreach (2010-10-04)
(v. 13) Names of the Believers (part XII) (2011-05-12)
(v. 13) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 13) Contagious Christian - Impacting Your World (part 1) (2010-10-05)
(v. 13) Followup - Evangelism Boldness (2011-01-16)
(v. 14) Contagious Christian - Impacting Your World (part 2) (2010-10-06)
(v. 14) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 14) Followup - Evangelism Boldness (2011-01-16)
(v. 14) Names of the Believers (part IX) (2011-05-09)
(v. 14) Kingdom First - Light Gives Direction (2010-01-08)
(v. 15) Followup - Evangelism Boldness (2011-01-16)
(v. 15) Contagious Christian - Impacting Your World (part 2) (2010-10-06)
(v. 15) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 15) Kingdom First - Light Gives Direction (2010-01-08)
(v. 16) Followup - Evangelism Boldness (2011-01-16)
(v. 16) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 16) Waking Dead - Glory (part 1) (2010-08-24)
(v. 16) Contagious Christian - Attractiveness of Authenticity (part 1) (2010-10-07)
(v. 16) Mind of Christ - About Self (part VII) (2011-07-21)
(v. 16) Kingdom First - Light Gives Direction (2010-01-08)
(v. 16) Contagious Christian - Impacting Your World (part 2) (2010-10-06)
(v. 17) Righteousness instead of worry and pride (2011-05-20)
(v. 18) Righteousness instead of worry and pride (2011-05-20)
(v. 19) Righteousness instead of worry and pride (2011-05-20)
(v. 20) Kingdom First - Majoring in the Minors (2010-01-10)
(v. 20) Kingdom First - Hungry and Humility (part 1) (2010-01-22)
(v. 20) Righteousness instead of worry and pride (2011-05-20)
(v. 21) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
(v. 22) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
(v. 23) Prayer of the Righeous - Arms Wide Open (part III) (2012-10-13)
(v. 23) Day 30 - Joined Together in Love (2012-01-02)
(v. 23) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
(v. 23) Purpose Driven Life - Restoring Broken Fellowship (2008-06-13)
(v. 24) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
(v. 24) Purpose Driven Life - Restoring Broken Fellowship (2008-06-13)
(v. 24) Day 30 - Joined Together in Love (2012-01-02)
(v. 24) Prayer of the Righeous - Arms Wide Open (part III) (2012-10-13)
(v. 25) Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution (2010-01-11)
(v. 27) Kingdom First - Radical Righteousness (2010-01-12)
(v. 28) Kingdom First - Radical Righteousness (2010-01-12)
(v. 29) Kingdom First - Radical Righteousness (2010-01-12)
(v. 30) Kingdom First - Radical Righteousness (2010-01-12)
(v. 31) Kingdom First - True Companions (2010-01-13)
(v. 32) Kingdom First - True Companions (2010-01-13)
(v. 33) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)
(v. 34) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)
(v. 35) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)
(v. 36) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)
(v. 37) Kingdom First - Words are Big (2010-01-14)
(v. 37) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)
(v. 38) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 39) Life to the Full - In His Steps (part 5) (2010-04-24)
(v. 39) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 40) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 41) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 41) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 2) (2010-01-16)
(v. 41) A Life of Impact - Shepherding (2009-07-08)
(v. 41) Purpose Driven Life - Thinking Like a Servant (part 1) (2008-07-03)
(v. 42) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 1) (2010-01-15)
(v. 42) Kingdom First - Above and Beyond (part 2) (2010-01-16)
(v. 43) I Am Willing (2010-09-14)
(v. 44) I Am Willing (2010-09-14)
(v. 44) One Another - Reconciling with One Another (part 2) (2010-02-22)
(v. 44) Teach Us To Pray - Enemies and Opposition (2008-09-22)
(v. 44) Jesus with People - Daily Unconditional Love (2009-02-22)
(v. 44) Teach Us To Pray - Enemies and Opposition (2008-09-22)
(v. 45) Why We Need God - He is The Provider (2009-04-21)
(v. 45) I Am Willing (2010-09-14)
(v. 45) Names of the Believers (part II) (2011-05-02)
(v. 46) I Am Willing (2010-09-14)
(v. 47) I Am Willing (2010-09-14)
(v. 48) Teach Us To Pray - Enemies and Opposition (2008-09-22)
(v. 48) I Am Willing (2010-09-14)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 10) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 11) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 11) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 12) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 17) Bible Talk: X-treme Religion (0000-00-00)
(v. 20) Bible Talk: X-treme Religion (0000-00-00)
(v. 43) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 44) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 45) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 46) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 47) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 48) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)

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