From Poverty to Practice
Matthew 5:7-9
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Showing mercy gets us a place in heaven
II. Jesus’ Declaration
A. His Pronouncement
Merciful – to give help to the wretched, to relieve
the miserable
B. The Promise
Receive mercy
III. Spiritual Summation
Mercy extended to us should be extended to others
I. The World’s Interpretation vs. 8
The sincere will see God
II. Jesus’ Declaration
A. His Pronouncement
1. Pure –
2. Heart –
B. The Promise
See God
III. Spiritual Summation
Singleness of focus will
produce a focus that is Singular
I. The World’s Interpretation vs. 9
Seeking peace makes me one
of God’s children
II. Jesus’ Declaration
A. His Pronouncement
Peacemaker -
B. The Promise
Children of God–
III. Spiritual Summation
Children are a reflection
of their parent