Matthew 5:43-48

Which Beatitude?

A) Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for righteousness sake

B) Blessed are the merciful C) Blessed are those who are persecuted for

righteousness sake D) Blessed are those who mourn

Blessed are…

• Blessed are the poor in spirit• For theirs is the kingdom of heaven

• Blessed are those who mourn• For they shall be comforted

• Blessed are the meek• For they shall inherit the earth

• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

• For they shall be filled

Blessed are…

• 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 sons of God

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake

For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

What does it mean?

• Persecuted: • to harass or punish in a manner designed to

injure, grieve, or afflict; specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief

• Righteousness: • When you sincerely strive to do God’s will

When are we Persecuted?• When we fast and people say things• When we stand up against cursing, lying, or

other sins• When we choose not to have a boyfriend or

girlfriend• When we don’t go to parties or go to games

on Sunday that take us away from church • When we get made fun of for loving those

who have no one else

What is the reward?When they had called for the apostles and

beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.  So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His[d]name.  And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ. Acts 5:40

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake.

For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Build Your House on the Rock

My Heart and My Tongue• My heart and my

tongue, praise theTrinity. O HolyTrinity, have mercy onus.

Everyone praises You,And worships You, OHoly Trinity, havemercy on us

• For You are our God,And our Great Savior,O Holy Trinity, havemercy on us

The Master Lord , Hecame and saved us, OHoly Trinity, havemercy on us

• For the sake of Yourtrue judgments, Teachme Your justice, OHoly Trinity, havemercy on us

Many are Yourmercies, Grant usYour salvation, OHoly Trinity, havemercy on us

I am here before You,I took refuge in You,O Holy Trinity, havemercy on us

• Yours is the powerand glory, O King ofglory, O Holy Trinity,have mercy on us

Jesus is our hope, Inour tribulations, O HolyTrinity, have mercy onus

You are blessed, OSon of God, Deliverus from temptations,O Holy Trinity, havemercy on us