A study of Matthew 5:3-16, how the Sermon on the Mount must be view from outside the box of religion, the attitudes and blessings of being a disciple of Jesus, and the three word pictures that Jesus used to explain the role of a disciple in society.

1. Part 1
Matthew 5:3-16

2. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you.”
Matt. 28:19-20, NIV

3. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you.”
Matt. 28:19-20, NIV
What did Jesus
command?

4. Where can we find Jesus’
commands?

5. Sermon on the Mount
Religion
JESUS

7. Imagine free wireless power

8. Same concept as Radio Frequency

9. Nikola Tesla 1891

10. Wireless recharger

11. Sermon on the Mount
Religion
JESUS

12. Sermon on the Mount
•
Jesus cannot be put in a
box
✦ Deuteronomy has the
“blessings & curses”
✦ The Sermon on the
Mount has the “attitudes
& blessings”

13. Qualities of a disciple
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

14. Qualities of a disciple
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for
they will be comforted.

15. Qualities of a disciple
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for
they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will
inherit the earth.

16. Qualities of a disciple
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for
they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will
inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled.

17. Qualities of a disciple
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for
they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will
inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will
be shown mercy.

18. Qualities of a disciple
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for
they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will
inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will
be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for
they will see God.

19. Qualities of a disciple
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for
they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will
inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will
be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for
they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for
they will be called children of God.

20. Blessing of Persecution
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all
kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great
is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the
prophets who were before you. (Matt. 5:3-12, NIV)

21. It’s All About...
KINGDOM ATTITUDE

22. 7 Attitudes
Attitudes
Poor in spirit
Mourning
Meek
Hunger & thirst for righteousness
Merciful
Pure in heart
Peacemaker

23. 7 Attitudes & Blessings
Attitudes
Blessings
Poor in spirit
Kingdom of heaven
Mourning
Comfort
Meek
Inherit the earth
Hunger & thirst for righteousness
Righteousness
Merciful
Mercy
Pure in heart
See God
Peacemaker
Called children of God

24. Persecution is promised but...so are spiritual blessings

25. but wait!
there’s more!

26. 3 word
pictures

27. Did you get it?

28. 1
SALT
Be an influence
Matt. 5:13
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is
no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (NIV)

29. Matt. 5:14
“You are the light of the world. A
town built on a hill cannot be
hidden.” (NIV)
Be an example
2
CITY
ON A HILL
modern Athens, Greece at night

30. LAMP
3
Be a blessing
Matt. 5:15-16
“Neither do people light a lamp and put it
under a bowl. Instead they put it on its
stand, and it gives light to everyone in the
house. In the same way, let your light shine
before others, that they may see your good
deeds and glorify your Father in
heaven.” (NIV)
Ancient oil lamp

31. THE POINT
Influence others by blessing
them with a shining
example

32. Ephesians 5:15-16
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every
opportunity, because the days are evil. (NIV)

33. •
With Jesus, we need to be READY to
SHIFT our paradigms ALL THE TIME. Be
ready to live OTB.

34. •
With Jesus, we need to be READY to
SHIFT our paradigms ALL THE TIME. Be
ready to live OTB.
•
Disciples of Jesus:
✦ Have Kingdom attitudes
✦ Seize opportunities to shine

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