Matthew Part 11: The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 3)

The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 3)
Matthew 5:7-12

by Mike Deguzman

1. To Be Merciful - Our Attitude Toward Forgiveness

Ephesians 2:4-5
Matthew 18:21-35
James 2:13

2. To Be Pure in Heart - Our Attitude Toward Holiness

Jeremiah 17:9
Matthew 15:19
Matthew 23:27-28
Psalm 51:10
2 Corinthians 5:17
Psalm 139:23-24

3. To Be a Peacemaker - Our Attitude Toward Reconciliation

Romans 5:1
2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Romans 10:13-15
2 Corinthians 5:20
Romans 12:18

4. To Be Persecuted - Our Attitude Toward Pain

2 Timothy 3:12
Matthew 10:28
2 Timothy 4:1-4

Application:

1. The Poor in Spirit Will Be Pure in Heart

Ezekiel 36:26-27
Colossians 3:16

2. The Mourners Will Be Merciful

3. The Gentle Will Be Peacemakers

4. The Righteous Will Be Persecuted