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Matthew 5:1-12 (NLT)

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¹ One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, ² and he began to teach them. ³ "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. ⁴ God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ⁵ God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. ⁶ God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. ⁷ God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. ⁸ God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. ⁹ God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. ¹⁰ God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. ¹¹ "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. ¹² Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.


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