In Entirety, the Beatitudes ~ Matthew 5.3-10
2/20/2015 12:48:02 AM
Feb 19, 2015~Matthew #51 in series


In Entirety, the Beatitudes. ~ Matthew 5.3-10, 1599 Geneva Bible

Good Day.

Before we take a look at the last three beatitudes, let’s just consider them altogether, in the order in which Jesus delivered them.  I sure would have loved to hear him, seen the expression on his face, the look in his eyes, as he pronounced that day:

 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10 Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousness’ sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 

Here’s another look from John Bunyan

And Jesus, seeing the multitudes, ascended

Up to a mount, where sitting, and attended

By his disciples, he began to preach;

And on this manner following did them teach.

 

Blessed are all such as are poor in spirit,

For they the heavenly kingdom do inherit.

 

Blessed are they that mourn; for in the stead

Thereof shall comfort be administered.

 

Blessed are they, whose meekness doth excel:

For on the earth their portion is to dwell.

 

Blessed are they, who after righteousness

Hunger and thirst; for they shall it possess.

 

Blessed are they, for they shall mercy find,

Who to do mercifully are inclin’d.

 

Blessed are all such as are pure in heart;

For God his presence shall to them impart.

 

Blessed are they that do make peace; for why?

They shall be call’d the sons of the Most High.

 

Blessed are they which suffer for the sake

Of righteousness: for they of heav’n partake.

 

Blessed are ye, when men shall falsely speak

All kind of ill against you for my sake,

And shall revile, and persecute you sore;

 

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad therefore:

For your reward in heav’n will be great: