
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
3. The Sermon on the Mount teaches us what a Christian is by showing us how 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
2. Blessed are those who mourn: Mourn your sin and be in awe of the
3. Blessed are the meek: Meekness recognizes we deserve
Pursuit Matthew 5:6
1. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: Hunger for both 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