discipleshift (part 1)
DESCRIPTION
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.TRANSCRIPT
Matthew 5:3-16
Part 1
“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
“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?
Where can we find Jesus’ commands?
Sermon on the Mount
JESUS
Religion
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Same concept as Radio Frequency
Nikola Tesla 1891
Wireless recharger
Sermon on the Mount
JESUS
Religion
• Jesus cannot be put in a box
✦ Deuteronomy has the “blessings & curses”
✦ The Sermon on the Mount has the “attitudes & blessings”
Sermon on the Mount
Qualities of a disciple“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Blessing of Persecution
It’s All About...
KINGDOM ATTITUDE
7 Attitudes
Attitudes
Poor in spirit
Mourning
Meek
Hunger & thirst for righteousness
Merciful
Pure in heart
Peacemaker
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
Persecution is promised but...so are spiritual blessings
but wait!there’s more!
3 word pictures
Did you get it?
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)
SALT1Be an influence
Matt. 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A
town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” (NIV)
CITYON A HILL modern Athens, Greece at night
2
Be an example
LAMP
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
3Be a blessing
Influence others by blessing them with a shining
example
THE POINT
Ephesians 5:15-16Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every
opportunity, because the days are evil. (NIV)
• With Jesus, we need to be READY to SHIFT our paradigms ALL THE TIME. Be ready to live OTB.
• 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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