BEATITUDES: THE PEACEMAKERS
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. The Beatitudes
a) In Matthew 5:1-12, the term "beatitude" means a state of great blessedness, or a saying that expresses that state. Blessedness is more than happiness.
b) These beatitudes lay down certain conditions in which God will give us his blessing and peace — an abiding joy not subject to the changing fortunes of this world. Blessedness is bestowed by God intentionally and purposefully, and it is sought from God in the same manner.
c) We must seek blessedness. It won't just “happen.”
2. The Peacemakers
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God."
a) There is more about being peacemakers in Matthew 5:38-48 and again Jesus says that we should be peacemakers, even to the point of loving our enemies "... in order that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 5:45).
b) If anyone is going to be in happy peaceful fellowship, surely it will be the sons of God! If we want to be among them, then we must "seek peace and pursue it" (Psalms 34:14).
c) So many people live their lives fighting and contending, opposing and avenging. This is not the way of the children of God. Our only fight is "the good fight of faith" (1 Timothy 6:12).
The End ...
1. The Beatitudesa) In Matthew 5:1-12, the term "beatitude" means a state of great blessedness, or a saying that expresses that state. Blessedness is more than happiness.
b) These beatitudes lay down certain conditions in which God will give us his blessing and peace — an abiding joy not subject to the changing fortunes of this world. Blessedness is bestowed by God intentionally and purposefully, and it is sought from God in the same manner.
c) We must seek blessedness. It won't just “happen.”
2. The Peacemakers
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God."
a) There is more about being peacemakers in Matthew 5:38-48 and again Jesus says that we should be peacemakers, even to the point of loving our enemies "... in order that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 5:45).
b) If anyone is going to be in happy peaceful fellowship, surely it will be the sons of God! If we want to be among them, then we must "seek peace and pursue it" (Psalms 34:14).
c) So many people live their lives fighting and contending, opposing and avenging. This is not the way of the children of God. Our only fight is "the good fight of faith" (1 Timothy 6:12).
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