discipleshift (part 1)

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.


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 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

discipleshift (part 1)

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