Gospel Character

Matthew 5:1-12 ESV

Main Question: What is a Christian?

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
1. This sermon is the first of five sermons in the

2. Jesus is the new and better

, and gives a new

3. The Sermon on the Mount teaches us what a Christian is by showing us how Christian

overflows into the Christian

4. The Beatitudes (Matt. 5:1-12) are the foundation for the rest of the sermon and describe the

5. When we are offended by part of the sermon, look back to the Beatitudes to see where your character is

Need ^{Matthew 5:3-5}
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit: When you recognize your total inadequacy to be

on your own strength, you are blessed
2. Blessed are those who mourn: Mourn your sin and be in awe of the

of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice
3. Blessed are the meek: Meekness recognizes we deserve

, yet rejoices at our

in Christ

Pursuit ^{Matthew 5:6}
1. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: Hunger for both righteous

and righteous

Action ^{Matthew 5:7-9}
1. Blessed are the merciful: flows out of

2. Blessed are the pure in heart: flows out of

3. Blessed are the peacemakers: flows out of

Suffering ^{Matthew 5:10-11}
1. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: if we are to

Christ, we are to

Him in His suffering also