As part of the gospel according to matthew sermon series weve been doing at pabc, i preached a two part sermon on the beatitudes. Matthew 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It is the longest and fullest continued discourse of our saviour that we have upon record in all the gospels. Portions are similar to the sermon on the plain in luke 6, but much of the material is found only in matthew. It is his object to encourage and cheer, not to repress and humiliate. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after r. The beatitudes summarized with explanations perthandover. Lukes gospel records a different beatitude teaching. Scholars have debated which of the two accounts is primary. In our endeavours to understand more exactly the quality of meekness, it will be suitable to start from the two beatitudes already considered. Attach an asterisk to the end of a word as a wildcard. Voice bible studies, the gospel of matthew, matthew 5. In his story of the temptations he shows us jesus deliberately cho.
Matthew 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It contains the first portion of the sermon on the mount, which will also take up chapters 6 and 7. But he knows the secret of happiness too well to attempt to shed. However, these words have been interpreted and applied in very different ways in the history of christianity. Four of the blessings also appear in the sermon on the plain in the gospel of luke, followed by four woes which mirror the blessings.
It is the seventh verse of the sermon on the mount, and also seventh of what are known as the beatitudes. These two beatitudes want to build up the relationship with god. The preaching of this sermon may have come a little later in the chronology of the life of christ. It is a summary statement of jesuss earthly ministry, and he went throughout all galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. Introduction to the sermon on the mount now when jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. May 11, 2020 then we will narrow it down to the beatitudes themselves. Matthew 5 is the fifth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament. Merciful and loving father, grief and sorrow bring us back to you, lord, like little children who seek the loving arms of a beloved parent. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
To have poverty of spirit means to be completely empty and open to the word of god. Dec 22, 2017 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of matthew taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. The mercy revealed in the gospel leads the believer to still deeper selfabhorrence. Matthew 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Compare the matthew beatitudes to jesus beatitudes in luke. The persecuted for the cause of justice and of the gospel.
It is the longest and fullest continued discourse of our saviour that we have upon record in. Here are summaries of each of the eight beatitudes, with brief explanations. The beatitudes are eight blessings recounted by jesus in the sermon on the mount in the gospel of matthew. And seeing the multitudes, he went up on a mountain, and when he was seated his disciples came to him. This chapter, and the two that follow it, are a sermon. In his story of the baptism of jesus he shows us jesus realizing that the hour has struck, that the call to action has come, and that jesus must go forth on his crusade. Chapter 5 gospels and beatitudes flashcards quizlet.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. For more detail, feel free to listen to the sermons through our online sermon player. Matthew 5 commentary william barclays daily study bible. This section of the beatitudes is one of the most loved portions of the gospel. Matthew chapter 5 verses 112 king james version kjv 5.
His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them saying. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Gospel of matthew summary the life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. Mar 07, 2011 as part of the gospel according to matthew sermon series weve been doing at pabc, i preached a two part sermon on the beatitudes. The 8 beatitudes jesus preached in the sermon on the mount respond to our natural desire for. The beatitudes and the gospel of the kingdom desiring god. The beatitudes say exactly the contrary of what society in which we live says. Attach a tilde to the front of a word to omit results containing that word. Matthew 5 seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain. Jesus begins his first great sermon with the word blessed.
When john the baptist questions whether jesus is the messiah, jesus replies, the good news is preached to the poor matthew 11. Matthew 5 new international version niv introduction to the sermon on the mount. Jan 29, 2018 matthew chapter 5 verses 112 king james version kjv 5. The beatitudes 3 blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Humility is the realization that all your gifts and blessings come from the grace of god. Blessed are the peacemakers eirenopoioifrom eirene. Matthew 5 new revised standard version nrsv the beatitudes.
Eirene is the greek word for peace, and matthew recorded the beatitudes in greek. Article from biblical perspectives volume 1, number 6. The law is the christians rule of duty, and he delights therein. Each is a proverblike proclamation, without narrative. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. The beatitudes and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, blessed are the poor in spirit. The audio of the text comes from abraham shmuelof zl, and i have rendered the hebrew according to his translation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The sermon on the mount and the sermon on the plain. The sermon on the mount continued gods plan for a transformed heart and life previous matthew lessons list next.
If a man, pretending to be christs disciple, encourages himself in any allowed disobedience to the holy law of god, or teaches others to do the same, whatever. The first three beatitudes form the trilogy of gospel humiliation, the descending stepslow, lower, lowestby which the soul is converted, becomes as a little child. He taught them what was the evil they should abhor, and what the good they should seek and abound in. Matthew 5, new international version niv the bible app. Chapter 5 the gospel of matthew flashcards quizlet. The following is a hebrew translation of the beatitudes of jesus as they appear in the gospel of matthew, chapter 5 i. It forms the beginning of what has come to be known as the sermon on the mount which is recorded in matthew 5 7.
Charles hoffacker when a couple prepare to be married here at. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to. There are three major theories that bible scholars have developed to account for the differences. The windows on the east and west sides of our church symbolize the eight beatitudes. Chapter 5, after describing the setting as a place in the mountains, presents first the beatitudes vv. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of matthew taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. The gospel of matthew chapter five beginning in this chapter, matthew records the sermon on the mount.