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A Definition of the Life of the Lord Jesus Christ

A Definition of the Life of the Lord Jesus Christ. For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven . Matthew 5:20. Character of people who are living in the Kingdom of Heaven

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A Definition of the Life of the Lord Jesus Christ

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  1. A Definition of the Life of the Lord Jesus Christ

  2. For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:20

  3. Character of people who are living in the Kingdom of Heaven Not the Character of people living in the Kingdoms of Man 8 Statements stand in contrast to the Kingdoms of Man

  4. Blessed are the poor in spirit Blessed (approved by God) are the (beggarly) poor in spirit (spiritual matters) for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven (both now and forevermore).

  5. Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted.Matthew 5:4

  6. Blessed are those who mourn What are the reasons for mourning among the people of the Kingdoms of the World?

  7. Blessed are those who mourn How are people of the Kingdom of Heaven to handle those matters?

  8. Blessed are those who mourn My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4

  9. Blessed are those who mourn If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

  10. Blessed are those who mourn In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

  11. Blessed are those who mourn …giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ… Ephesians 5:20

  12. Blessed are those who mourn For what reason do the people of the Kingdom of Heaven mourn?

  13. Why do we mourn? When someone dies. But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13

  14. Why do we mourn? We are to mourn over our sin Isaiah 6:5

  15. Why do we mourn? Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The Lord of hosts. Isaiah 6:5

  16. Why do we mourn? Paul – Romans 7:24 O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death

  17. 2. We are to mourn over sin For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Peter and Judas

  18. Why do we mourn? We are to mourn over our sin James 4:1-10

  19. Why do we mourn? We are to mourn over our sin Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. James 4:8-9

  20. Why do we mourn? Ignacy Paderewski Polish pianist, composer, diplomat, politician, and the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland.

  21. Why do we mourn? Ignacy Paderewski Young female student forgot music half way through her recital. She sat in tears over her failure. Paderewski went over to her, kissed her on the cheek and hugged her. He knew that comforting the young girl in her failure would motivate her to try again.

  22. Why do we mourn? Ignacy Paderewski Because of his comfort, she wanted more than ever to please him and later in life became a brilliant concert pianist. When we blow it, and mourn for our sin and failure, the Lord brings us comfort and renewal. Repentance and mourning are evidences of our need of the power of the Lord to bring change into our lives by His Holy Spirit.

  23. How are we comforted? Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:10 God give Forgiveness God gives Comfort

  24. Why do we mourn? Jesus mourned over the sins of others Matthew 16:14 Likened to Jeremiah Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Lamentations 1:12

  25. Why do we mourn? Jesus mourned over the sins of others A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53:3

  26. Blessed are those who mourn Blessed (approved by God) are those who mourn (for sin in their lives and the lives of those who share with them in the world) for they shall be comforted.

  27. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4

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