#blessed - January 10, 2016

This sermon was recorded on Sunday, January 10, 2016 and delivered by Tyler Tankersley, pastor of First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau.

The scripture referenced in this sermon is from the Book of Matthew, chapter 5, verses 1 through 12.

(1) When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. (2) He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, (3) "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (4) "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.(5) "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. (6) "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. (7) "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. (8) "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (9) "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (10) "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) "Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. (12) "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

In "#blessed" Tyler addresses the Beatitudes and the introduction to "The Sermon on the Mount" is they pertain to three questions.

First, what does Matthew mean when he says that we are blessed?

Second, what are the brief specifics of the Beatitudes?

Third,  what are some ways that we can read the Beatitudes in our lives as individuals and in our lives as a community?

The Beatitudes are not an exam or checklist for entry into Christianity, but instead what a life should look like as a Christians.

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