THE BEATITUDES (Part Three)
Matthew 5:1-12 (705)
Introduction
A. Review of Lesson two.
B. Let’s focus on the second beatitude. V4
I. “Blessed are those who mourn”
A. What does it mean to mourn?
1. To express grief or sorrow over the sins in our lives. Romans 3:23;
Isaiah 6:1-5 (518); Emphasis v5
2. To mourn goes deeper than grief in that it involves repentance.
a. “For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation.”
2 Corinthians 7:10 (855); Matthew 21:28-32 (721)
b. Those who mourn will draw close to God, James 4:8-10 (893)
II. “For they shall be comforted.”
A. Those who let godly sorrow lead them to repentance, which leads to salvation will
be comforted.
1. With the remission of sins. Acts 2:36-39 (802)
2. With Christ as advocate. 1 John 2:1-2 (900); 1 John 1:7,9
3. In eternity. Revelation 21:1-4 (916)
Closing
A. Invitation