First Baptist Church
The title “Beatitudes” comes from the Latin word that means “blessed” or “happy.” Eight times Jesus will say, “Blessed are….”
Matthew 5:7 ESV
What does someone who is merciful look like?
1. When we are merciful we will have compassion.
Luke 10:33 ESV
Exodus 34:6 ESV
Matthew 9:36 ESV
Colossians 3:12 ESV
2. When we are merciful, we will grant forgiveness.
Psalm 78:37-38 ESV
James 2:13 ESV
3. When we are merciful, we will take action to meet needs.
Luke 10:34 ESV
1 John 3:17 ESV
Ephesians 2:4-5 ESV
The beatitudes tell us what a true Christian looks like. They are the marks, the distinguishing characteristics of those who are citizens of God’s kingdom.
The beatitudes are like a mirror. They invite us to examine ourselves.
Matthew 5:3-7 ESV
When you examine yourself in light of them what do you see?
Micah 6:8 ESV