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Matthew 5:1-12 (MSG)

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¹ When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down ² and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said: ³ "You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. ⁴ "You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. ⁵ "You're blessed when you're content with just who you are--no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought. ⁶ "You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat. ⁷ "You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being 'carefull,' you find yourselves cared for. ⁸ "You're blessed when you get your inside world--your mind and heart--put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. ⁹ "You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family. ¹⁰ "You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom. ¹¹ "Not only that--count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. ¹² You can be glad when that happens--give a cheer, even!--for though they don't like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.


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

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

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 1) Mind of Christ - Discipleship (part I) (2011-06-16)
(v. 2) Mind of Christ - Discipleship (part I) (2011-06-16)
(v. 2) 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. 3) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 3) First the Kingdom - Spiritual Beggars (2009-12-21)
(v. 4) First the Kingdom - A Choice (2009-12-25)
(v. 4) Prayer of the Righeous - Wiping Away Tears (2012-10-15)
(v. 4) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 5) First the Kingdom - At Ease (2009-12-28)
(v. 5) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 6) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(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. 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) Kingdom First - Making Peace with God (2010-01-03)
(v. 9) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 10) Kingdom First - Blessing of Persecution (2010-01-07)
(v. 10) Day 21 - Rejoice in Persecutions (2011-12-24)
(v. 10) Kingdom First - At War (2010-01-06)
(v. 10) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 11) Kingdom First - Blessing of Persecution (2010-01-07)
(v. 11) Day 21 - Rejoice in Persecutions (2011-12-24)
(v. 11) Contagious Christian - The Costs of Outreach (2010-10-04)
(v. 11) No one like him - Kingdom Lifestyle (part 1) (2009-05-25)
(v. 11) Kingdom First - At War (2010-01-06)
(v. 12) Contagious Christian - The Costs of Outreach (2010-10-04)
(v. 12) 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)

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)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer