
Matthew 5
1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Comfort: Verb
1. to call to one’s side, call for, summon
2. to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of
exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc.
- to admonish, exhort
to beg, entreat, beseech
to strive to appease by entreaty
- to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort
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- to receive consolation, be comforted
- to encourage, strengthen
- exhorting and comforting and encouraging
- to instruct, teach
1) MOURNING GIVES US OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW GOD AS A
Psalm 34
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
2 Corinthians 1
3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
Two ways that we become comforted
• Through direct contact with GOD
• Through direct contact with GOD (through His people)
2) MOURNING GIVES OPPORTUNITY FOR
Psalm 30
11 You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, 12 that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!
3) MOURNING GIVES GOD OPPORTUNITY TO BE OUR
Psalm 119
50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
Psalm 23
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Revelation 21
4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”