That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. The contrast they afford to the ostentatious worship of the Pharisees. Matthew 8:5-13 Theme: A distinguished faith - one that catches our Lord's attention - is one that is placed confidently and completely in His authority. “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Matthew 5:8 8 “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? 8 1-2 Jesus came down the mountain with the cheers of the crowd still ringing in his ears. What are we living for? With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. A. Christ put emphasis upon heart. P.C. At least the soap is pure enough it floats. Matthew 5:8-11-12 MSG “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. All you did was use me to make yourselves important. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Save: $35.00 (35%) Buy Now. for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess… 1 Chronicles 29:17-19 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. You weren’t supposed to show up here yet!” Off in the distance a herd of pigs was grazing and rooting. John Piper Jun 13, 2011 5 Shares ... Scripture: Matthew 6:34, Lamentations 3:22–23. Don’t fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. If you open your eyes wide in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. We’re going down!”. 2. comes from being a peacemaker (vs. 9). You have to choose to live one-eyed or else be dumped on a moral trash pile. Matthew 5:8: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart; Matthew 5:8: Blessed Are the Peacemakers; Matthew 5:10-12: Blessed Are the Persecuted; Matthew 5:21-26: Getting Right w God & Each Other; Matthew 5:43-48: Greatest of These Is Love; Matthew 5:43-48: Greatest of These Is Love, Pt2; EDWARD PLUMPTRE - In Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Matthew 5:8 . It’s easy to see a smudge on your neighbor’s face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. It is (3) acquiescence with God's ways; (4) Resignation to His will; and (5) Subjection of the mind and judgment to the revelation He has made of His character and grace. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. He said: What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. He cured the bodily ill. Don’t be impressed with charisma; look for character. If you live squinty-eyed in greed and distrust, your body is a musty cellar. Then you can see God in the outside world. If you refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God’s part. Matthew 5:8-11-12 MSG “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. 5 “You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG). No more tit-for-tat stuff. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. You can’t get forgiveness from God, for instance, without also forgiving others. Your heart can be corrupted by lust even quicker than your body. 18-19 When Jesus saw that a curious crowd was growing by the minute, he told his disciples to get him out of there to the other side of the lake. Have mercy anyway. He can’t walk. Loving one god, you’ll end up hating the other. If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? 3. Active 4 years, 6 months ago. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart Not in the head; for men may have pure notions and impure hearts; not in the hand, or action, or in outward conversation only; so the Pharisees were outwardly righteous before men, but inwardly full of impurity; but "in heart". Matthew 5:8 in all English translations. Yes. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? 17-18 “Don’t suppose for a minute that I have come to demolish the Scriptures—either God’s Law or the Prophets. Just give the order and my servant will be fine. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Live generously. Like this: Our Father in heaven,Reveal who you are.Set the world right;Do what’s best—    as above, so below.Keep us alive with three square meals.Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others.Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil.You’re in charge!You can do anything you want!You’re ablaze in beauty! Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that. Then you can see God in the outside world. Teaching on purity in the Beatitude series of PIHOP Friday Nights. “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being. When a storm rolled in and the waves came up, it collapsed like a house of cards.”. Then you can see God in the outside world. “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Denomination: Baptist. Add up God’s Law and Prophets and this is what you get. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Matthew 5:7. Just do it—quietly and unobtrusively. So does scum. He’s in terrible pain.”, 8-9 “Oh, no,” said the captain. Make the first move; make things right with him. Matthew 5:8. 27-28 “You know the next commandment pretty well, too: ‘Don’t go to bed with another’s spouse.’ But don’t think you’ve preserved your virtue simply by staying out of bed. Pursue life.”, 23-25 Then he got in the boat, his disciples with him. God doesn’t require attention-getting devices. The Message Bible, Dusty Rose Floral Large Print Leather-Look, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Brown/Saddle Tan Leather-Look, The Essential Evangelical Parallel Bible (NKJV/ESV/NLT/, The Message Compact Bible, Teal and Brown Python, NIV and The Message Side-by-Side Bible, Large Print: for Study and Comparison, Imitation Leather, Brown. Matthew 5:8. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock. He touched her hand and the fever was gone. 5 Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them: “Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not go into a city of the Samaritans; 6 but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 8 “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. 8 “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Retail: $19.99. After all, if you leave the first move to him, knowing his track record, you’re likely to end up in court, maybe even jail. Our Price: $14.99 . Now live like it. This is what God does. Matthew 5:5,8 “You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s it! God’s Law is more real and lasting than the stars in the sky and the ground at your feet. 6 “Don’t be flip with the sacred. Denomination: Baptist. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven. Let’s begin by reviewing what we’ve seen in Matthew up to this point. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide-and-seek game we’re in. On entering, Jesus found Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed, burning up with fever. In many respects we … In many respects we Americans are very purity conscious. WHAT IS MEANT BY PURE IN HEART? This is what he said: 3 “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. No sooner was she up on her feet than she was fixing dinner for him. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. You’re at least decent to your own children. “You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. Then watch the teaching example video below to prepare to share the children's moment in your church. You’re out of here.’. 9 “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. If you want to live a morally pure life, here’s what you have to do: You have to blind your right eye the moment you catch it in a lustful leer. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. If he asks for fish, do you scare him with a live snake on his plate? That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family. It is the logical conclusion to which they come, and it is something for which we should all be profoundly thankful and grateful to God. The word ¡§heart¡¨ appears some 830x in the Bible. Then a leper appeared and dropped to his knees before Jesus, praying, “Master, if you want to, you can heal my body.”, 3-4 Jesus reached out and touched him, saying, “I want to. 21-22 “You’re familiar with the command to the ancients, ‘Do not murder.’ I’m telling you that anyone who is so much as angry with a brother or sister is guilty of murder. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. 48 “In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. Matthew 5:8 (MSG) "You're blessed when you get your inside world - your mind and heart - put right. Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart" is a beatitude expressing a standard that is extremely difficult to achieve.Relating strongly to much of what is written in the Old Testament, this standard is something the Pharisees vainly pursued through an obsessive observance of thousands of cultic rules they and others added to God's inspired Word. 2. God calls us to follow in his steps. WHAT IS MEANT BY PURE IN HEART? INTRODUCTION God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. In making your speech sound more religious, it becomes less true. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family. That is the most significant question of the Christian life, of any life. Matthew 5:8 Theme: Jesus teaches us that the blessedness of the pure in heart is that they will see God. The ten best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them. 13 Then Jesus turned to the captain and said, “Go. 5 1-2 When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Then you can see God in the outside world. I’m putting you on a light stand. A. Christ put emphasis upon heart. At least the soap is pure enough it floats. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat. They told everyone back in town what had happened to the madmen and the pigs. (Delivered Sunday, July 25, 2004 at Bethany Bible Church. They never primp or shop, but have you ever seen color and design quite like it? Shampoo and comb your hair, brush your teeth, wash your face. Too many of you are using that as a cover for selfishness and whim, pretending to be righteous just because you are ‘legal.’ Please, no more pretending. NLT Premium Gift Bible--soft leather-look, teal. He fulfilled Isaiah’s well-known revelation: He took our illnesses,He carried our diseases. We have all heard of the advertisement for a soap that is 99 44/100% pure. What do we desire the most? A genuine leader will never exploit your emotions or your pocketbook. 6 “Be especially careful when you are trying to be good so that you don’t make a performance out of it. We’re not staying in the best inns, you know.”, 21 Another follower said, “Master, excuse me for a couple of days, please. 25-26 “If you decide for God, living a life of God-worship, it follows that you don’t fuss about what’s on the table at mealtimes or whether the clothes in your closet are in fashion. 16-18 “When you practice some appetite-denying discipline to better concentrate on God, don’t make a production out of it. 23-24 “This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! You’re the Son of God! If that happens, you won’t get out without a stiff fine. So does scum. Nation will fight nation and ruler fight ruler, over and over. There is far more to your life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang on your body. It was fixed to the rock. Message #3: BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART . They had never heard teaching like this. Be clean.” Then and there, all signs of the leprosy were gone. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. Your friends may take advantage of you. Here’s what I propose: ‘Don’t hit back at all.’ If someone strikes you, stand there and take it. W.F. Your cleansed and grateful life, not your words, will bear witness to what I have done.”, 5-6 As Jesus entered the village of Capernaum, a Roman captain came up in a panic and said, “Master, my servant is sick. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. For this message, a flashlight or headlamp is recommended; however, you could also just present yourself in an odd or attention-grabbing way, perhaps shouting in a megaphone … When you help someone out, don’t think about how it looks. Matthew 5:8 The Message Bible << Matthew 4 | Matthew 5 | Matthew 6 >> 8 "You're blessed when you get your inside world - your mind and heart - put right. That is the way your God, who conceived you in love, working behind the scenes, helps you out. And all heaven applauds. 19-20 “Trivialize even the smallest item in God’s Law and you will only have trivialized yourself. Then those who grew up ‘in the faith’ but had no faith will find themselves out in the cold, outsiders to grace and wondering what happened.”. Barker . Who preachers are is the main thing, not what they say. 7-11 “Don’t bargain with God. The Blessedness Of The Meek . Wind and sea stand up and take notice at his command!”, 28-31 They landed in the country of the Gadarenes and were met by two madmen, victims of demons, coming out of the cemetery. b. Matthew 5:8 Blessed Are the Pure in Heart ; Matthew 5:13-16 A Pinch of Salt in the Recipe for Persecution; Matthew 5:17-20 Not to Abolish But to Fulfill; Matthew 5:27-30 Avoiding the Sin of Adultery; Matthew 5:33-37 Yes or No Is Enough ; Matthew 5:38-42 Jesus and the Law of Retaliation [Lex Talionis] Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus on Prayer Then you can see God in the outside world. Matthew 6:5-8 King James Version << Matthew 5 | Matthew 6 | Matthew 7 >> Jesus' Teaching on Prayer. You don’t impress me one bit. That is the question this beatitude we are studying in Matthew 5:8 answers in the most explicit terms. 24 “You can’t worship two gods at once. Banter and silliness give no honor to God. Download this children's sermon message based on Matthew 3:1-12 that uses a creative object lesson to teach about the role of John the Baptist in pointing people to Christ. It is the fruit of that humbleness of spirit and sorrow for sin of which the preceding beatitudes speak. And if you marry such a divorced adulteress, you’re automatically an adulterer yourself. 33-37 “And don’t say anything you don’t mean. Matthew 5:8 is one of Cheryl Allen's favorite biblical passages. Do you think God sits in a box seat? Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart" is a beatitude expressing a standard that is extremely difficult to achieve.Relating strongly to much of what is written in the Old Testament, this standard is something the Pharisees vainly pursued through an obsessive observance of thousands of cultic rules they and others added to God's inspired Word. Scripture: Matthew 5:9. Then you can see God in the outside world. All Scripture quotes, unless otherwise indicated, are from the New King James Version.) Your business is life, not death. 31-32 “Remember the Scripture that says, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him do it legally, giving her divorce papers and her legal rights’? Jesus said, “Don’t talk about this all over town. 6 “Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Blessed are the pure in heart Not in the head; for men may have pure notions and impure hearts; not in the hand, or action, or in outward conversation only; so the Pharisees were outwardly righteous before men, but inwardly full of impurity; but "in heart". Our Price: $64.99. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced in your spare time. New American Standard Bible. We must use the right bleach No mouthwash is good unless it is a killer (of germs). We can find it in a humble heart (vs. 3). See more Matthew 3:1-12 Sunday School Lessons; Message Note: As with most object lessons, how you choose to communicate this are adaptable and should cater to timing as well as to your audience and student needs. 24-25 “These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. What you believed could happen has happened.” At that moment his servant became well. I am going to put it all together, pull it all together in a vast panorama. He won’t overlook what you are doing; he’ll reward you well. Matthew 4. Carelessly call a brother ‘idiot!’ and you just might find yourself hauled into court. Keep open house; be generous with your lives. 16-17 That evening a lot of demon-afflicted people were brought to him. The plural form of the word appears 113. This man is the vanguard of many outsiders who will soon be coming from all directions—streaming in from the east, pouring in from the west, sitting down at God’s kingdom banquet alongside Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This was the best teaching they had ever heard. Matthew 5:8-9 The Message (MSG) 8 “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. Just quietly present your healed body to the priest, along with the appropriate expressions of thanks to God. 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. You can’t use legal cover to mask a moral failure. Matthew 5:7 says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” In other words, in the age to come when we meet God face to face, the people who will … The evil spirits begged Jesus, “If you kick us out of these men, let us live in the pigs.”. What is required is serious obedience—doing what my Father wills. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down 22-23 “Your eyes are windows into your body. INTRODUCTION. (Delivered Sunday, July 25, 2004 at Bethany Bible Church. I’m a man who takes orders and gives orders. The world may not reward you for showing mercy. This counsel is embedded deep in our traditions. As bad as you are, you wouldn’t think of such a thing. “Time to Clean House” Matthew 5:8 and 1st John 1:9 Perhaps when you were growing up there were certain jobs or chores as some call them that you had to do… • If the yard needed to be mowed-that was you • If it was time for the dishes to be washed or dried-it was your turn • Maybe it was making ...read more Scripture: Matthew 5:8, 1 John 1:9. THE PURE IN HEART Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION We have all heard of the advertisement for a soap that is 99 44/100% pure. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Don’t reduce holy mysteries to slogans. Matthew 5 / Matthew 5:8 8 "You're blessed when you get your inside world - your mind and heart - put right. II. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? makes it clear that our Lord is not alluding to the general prayers of a … He gives his best—the sun to warm and the rain to nourish—to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty. Better a bloody stump than your entire being discarded for good in the dump. Conference Message. Instead of looking at the fashions, walk out into the fields and look at the wildflowers. Then you can see God in the outside world. I’m not here to demolish but to complete. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom. And you count far more to him than birds. 14-15 By this time they were in front of Peter’s house. But take it seriously, show the way for others, and you will find honor in the kingdom. Matthew 5:9 "You're blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. 1. 9 “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. Don’t worry about missing out. I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, ‘Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our super-spiritual projects had everyone talking.’ And do you know what I am going to say? 38-42 “Here’s another old saying that deserves a second look: ‘Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.’ Is that going to get us anywhere? * * * * * * * * * * Before we go any further, I have to point out to you that there are some surprising differences between Matthew's account of this story, and Luke's telling of it. Scripture: Matthew 5:8-12. A mob formed and demanded that Jesus get out and not come back. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture is taken from the New King James Version.) When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the supple moves of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves. "BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART" I. A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes. Show it anyway. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Matthew 5:8 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART" I. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! The past couple of weeks I have had the joy of having some of my family from California visiting with us. 11-12 “Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. 30-33 “If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? Matthew 5:1-12. Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) Series Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2020 | 566 views. The simple moral fact is that words kill. Kevin Dibbley - May 10, 2020 To Prioritize Your Presence (Matthew 6:5-8) Watch; It would be a shame to squander the … THE MESSAGE Matthew 5:8. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. John Piper Mar 9, 1986 1.1K Shares ... Scripture: Matthew 5:43–48. And if someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. Those ogling looks you think nobody notices—they also corrupt. If you divorce your wife, you’re responsible for making her an adulteress (unless she has already made herself that by sexual promiscuity). I tell one soldier, ‘Go,’ and he goes; to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”, 10-12 Taken aback, Jesus said, “I’ve yet to come across this kind of simple trust in Israel, the very people who are supposed to know all about God and how he works. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. This Beatitude asks at the outset to be distinguished from the first, that speaks of the "poor in spirit." 7 “You’re blessed when you care. Matthew 6. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). "You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. The Message Large-Print Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, navy, The Message, Large Print Premium Leather, Black, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Brown/Saddle Tan Leather-Look, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, amethyst gem, The Message Large-Print Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, green, The Message, Large Print, Brown Trio Leather-Look. The men had terrorized the region for so long that no one considered it safe to walk down that stretch of road anymore. If you ‘go into training’ inwardly, act normal outwardly. When reports come in of wars and rumored wars, keep your head and don’t panic. Matthew 5:8-12. This is what he said: ... MSG: The Message . Jun 13, 2011. In chapters 1 and 2, Matthew gives us a record of matters which relate to the birth of the Lord Jesus. Introduction. Matthew 9:1-8 (NIV) 1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. Jesus shows us where to find heavenly happiness: 1. 26 Jesus reprimanded them. Adoration of one feeds contempt for the other. Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it’s safe from moth and rust and burglars. If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. 5 1-2 When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Matthew 6:5-8: Andrew Hopper: July 28, 2013: Podcast: Matthew 6 - Our Father: Andrew Hopper: August 4, 2013: Podcast: Matthew 6 - Hallowed Be Your Name: Andrew Hopper Live out your God-created identity. Blessed are the pure in heart Not in the head; for men may have pure notions and impure hearts; not in the hand, or action, or in outward conversation only; so the Pharisees were outwardly righteous before men, but inwardly full of impurity; but "in heart". Then you can see God in the outside world. 26-27 “But if you just use my words in Bible studies and don’t work them into your life, you are like a stupid carpenter who built his house on the sandy beach. 4 “You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. It might turn you into a small-time celebrity but it won’t make you a saint. It might be good theater, but the God who made you won’t be applauding. “First things first. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. Yes. Those who heard about it were angry about the drowned pigs. Related Commentaries for Matthew 5. It was apparent that he was living everything he was saying—quite a contrast to their religion teachers! Matthew 6:6. 28-29 When Jesus concluded his address, the crowd burst into applause. “Why are you such cowards, such faint-hearts?” Then he stood up and told the wind to be silent, the sea to quiet down: “Silence!” The sea became smooth as glass. Chapter Parallel. In trying to be relevant, you’re only being cute and inviting sacrilege. 21-23 “Knowing the correct password—saying ‘Master, Master,’ for instance—isn’t going to get you anywhere with me. That’s the goal of the Christian life! We enjoyed going camping with them for a couple of days this past week. And you have to chop off your right hand the moment you notice it raised threateningly. This is routine history; this is no sign of the end. As they left, a religion scholar asked if he could go along. 12 “Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. If we see God, that will open up the treasure trove of all the blessings, not only for eternity, but also for life here and now. They get applause, true, but that’s all they get. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. Matthew 10:5-8 Amplified Bible (AMP). 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