15/11/2022
Tuesday Digging Deep
15/11/2022
Ministering: Pastor Archibong Essien
Topic: Sermon on the Mount
Text: Matthew 5:1-end
First thing we established here is that Jesus was talking to His disciples. He gave them 9 categories of blessings called the beatitudes on which the entire scripture hangs on.
The beatitudes means thus:
1. The poor in spirit - those poor in spirit are those that have identified their spiritual inadequacies and lean on the strength of God. They are the opposite of the proud - Luke 18:9-14
They humbly seek righteousness.
2. They that mourn shall be comforted: The Lord promises to comfort those that have genuinely repented of their sins and mourn because of their adversaries.
3. The meek shall inherit the earth: The meek has power and authority to do anything but choose not to because of the sake of Christ.
4. They thirsty shall be filled: Those that thirst after the righteousness of God, his word, presence and glory shall be satisfied.
5. The merciful will obtain mercy: Those that extend their hand of mercy to others shall in turn be pardoned of their sins.
6. The pure in heart shall see God: Those that guard their hearts against evil thoughts and forgive no matter the offence shall make it to heaven and see God.
7. The peacemakers shall be called sons of God: Avoiding trouble and seeking for peace brings us closer to God.
8. The persecuted for Christ shall make heaven
9. Those falsely accused shall get a reward in heaven: Make sure you don't engage in unrighteousness dealings so God will defend you.
Conclusion
We are the salt of this earth and the light of the world, who should be Godly examples and influence to others so as to draw others to Christ.
May the Lord grant us Grace to abide
Shalom!!!