Blessing! (Matthew 5:1-12)
John Parker, 6th September 2015Part of the Study of the Gospels series, preached at a Fordham Sunday Service service
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5:2 and he began to teach them saying:
5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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