Thursday, 10/20/2021
Blessings for Believers (Matthew 5:1-12)
Matthew 5:1 (ESV) ~ Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
Matthew 5:2 (ESV) ~ And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
Matthew 5:3 (ESV) ~ “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:4 (ESV) ~ “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:5 (ESV) ~ “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:6 (ESV) ~ “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Matthew 5:7 (ESV) ~ “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Matthew 5:8 (ESV) ~ “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Matthew 5:9 (ESV) ~ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:10 (ESV) ~ “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:11 (ESV) ~ “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
Matthew 5:12 (ESV) ~ Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.