The Beatitudes: Kingdom Values
Explore the upside-down values of God’s kingdom through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, discovering the heart of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1–12.
📖 Introduction
The Beatitudes are a radical redefinition of what it means to live in God's kingdom. Found in Matthew 5:1–12, Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount turn worldly values upside down, calling us to embrace humility, mercy, purity, and longing for righteousness. These blessings are not just good wishes but proclamations of God's favor upon those who embody His kingdom ethics.
As we journey through this 7-day study, we will delve deeply into each Beatitude, uncovering what it means to live as citizens of a heavenly kingdom in an earthly world. From mourning to meekness, hunger for righteousness to peacemaking, each Beatitude reveals a heart condition that God desires and blesses.
Jesus challenges us to rethink success, joy, and blessing. Instead of power, He honors the meek; instead of self-sufficiency, He blesses the poor in spirit. These values invite us into a life that often feels countercultural but points to the true life abundant in Christ.
Join this transformational study to understand and embody the values of God’s kingdom. Let these ancient words shape your heart and actions daily as you discover the rich blessings Jesus promised to those who follow Him.