Throughout Matthew's book, the Kingdom Of Heaven is tied directly to the future rule of Jesus over the Earth. Knowing this helps us understand what Jesus meant when he said, The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth. Who are the meek and what is the inheritance?









SESSION NOTES



I. Jesus Heals Another Multitude From All Over Judaea and Jerusalem.

A. Luke 6:17-19

II. The Beginning Of Jesus' Famous Sermon On The Mount: According To Matthew.

A. Matthew's Record VS Luke's Record Of The Sermon

B. The Kingdom Of God vs The Kingdom Of Heaven.

C. Blessed Are The Poor?

D. Matthew 5:1-3

E. Luke 6:20


III. The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth: Who Are The Meek And What Is The Inheritance?

A. Matthew 5:4-5

B. Psalm 37:1-11

C. Romans 8:14-17


IV. Scales Of Spiritual Maturity: Hungering And Thirsting For Righteousness.

A. Matthew 5:6-10

B. 1st John 1:7-10

C. Hebrews 4:13-16


V. Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For My Sake.

A. Matthew 5:11-12

B. Luke 6:22-23


VI. What It Really Means To Be "Light Of The World And Salt Of The Earth".

A. Matthew 5:13-16

VII. Jesus Personally Takes Responsibility For Fulfilling The Law And The Prophets.

A. Matthew 5:17-18

VIII. Righteousness That Exceeds The Righteousness Of The Pharisees.

A. Matthew 5:19-20


IX. Murder And Adultery Of The Heart.

A. Matthew 5:21-30

X. Overuse Of The Phrase "In God's Eyes".

A. Matthew 5:31-37


XI. Loving Your Enemies & Turning The Other Cheek.

A. Matthew 5:38-40

B. Luke 6:29

XII. Where The Phrase "Going The Extra Mile" Came From.

A. Matthew 5:41


XIII. Giving To Those In Need.

A. Matthew 5:42

B. Luke 6:30

XIV. Loving Your Enemies & Praying For Those Who Persecute You.

A. Matthew 5:43-45

B. Luke 6:27-28

XV. What Makes You Different If You Only Love Those Who Love You?

A. Matthew 5:46-47

B. Luke 6:32-35




XVI. "Be Perfect, Just As Your Father Is Perfect & Be Merciful, Just As Your Father Is Merciful."

A. Matthew 5:48

B. Luke 6:36



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