
Sermon on the Mount:
“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said:” —Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV)
The Sermon on the Mount
The Beatitudes outline the big picture of the
Saint Oscar Romero said, “we preach the subversive witness of the Beatitudes, which have turned everything upside down.
Matthew 5:3-10 (NIV)
The ancient Greek word for “blessed” is makarios (mak-are-ee-Ahs)
Makarios is best described as “
To be blessed in God’s Kingdom is to be
Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.”
Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”