1. PEACEWITHOUT HONORMatthew 5:9-12THE DISCIPLES HANDBOOKStudies in the Sermon on the Mount

2. What does a peacemaker look like? 3. What does a peacemaker look like? 4. What does a peacemaker look like? 5. What does a peacemaker look like? 6. THE DISCIPLES HANDBOOKWorship EconomyCode RelationshipsCharacter DisciplesChoices 7. THE DISCIPLES CHARACTER Matthew 5:1-16 8. 1. When Jesus uttered the Beatitudes, which do you thinkbetter expresses what he was doing? Setting a new standard of50% 50% holiness and asking the disciples to rise to meet it Giving the disciples hope for Gods approval in spite of their unworthiness 9. Blessed are Spiritually Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for Bankrupttheirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, forDeeply Dismayedthey will be comforted.Totally Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they willInadequate inherit the earth. 10. Blessed are Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger andCrying for Justice thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Unexpectedly Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they Forgiving will be shown mercy. Absolutely Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, forInnocent they will see God. 11. PEACE WITHOUT HONORThe Disciples Relationship with the World 12. BLESSED ARE Those who promote harmony 13. Blessed are Promoting Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for Harmonythey will be called children of God. 14. Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born, to us a son isgiven, and the government will be on hisshoulders. And he will be called WonderfulCounselor, Mighty God, EverlastingFather, Prince of Peace. 15. Romans 15:33The God of peace bewith you all. Amen. 16. Romans 16:20The God of peace will soon crushSatan under your feet. The graceof our Lord Jesus be with you. 17. Philippians 4:9Whatever you have learned orreceived or heard from me, orseen in me--put it into practice.And the God of peace will be withyou. 18. 1 Thessalonians 5:23May God himself, the God of peace, sanctifyyou through and through. May your wholespirit, soul and body be kept blameless at thecoming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 19. Three aspects of PeacemakingRomans 5:1 Since wehave been justifiedGodthrough faith, we havepeace with God throughPeace our Lord Jesus Christ, 20. Three aspects of Peacemaking 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 God has committed to us the message of reconciliation.God20 We are therefore Christs ambassadors, as though God were makingPeacehis appeal through us. Be reconciled to God. 21. Three aspects of PeacemakingOthersHebrews 12:14God Make every effortto live in peacePeace with all men. 22. Three aspects of Peacemaking 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12Others Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mindGodyour own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, 12 so thatPeaceyour daily life may win the respect of outsiders. 23. Three aspects of Peacemaking 1 Peter 3:8-11 all ofOthers you, live in harmonyGodOnewith one another; 9 Another Do not repay insult with insult, but withPeaceblessing, 11 seek peace and pursue it. 24. Three aspects of PeacemakingOthers Romans 14:19 Let usOnetherefore make everyGod Another effort to do what leads to peace and toPeace mutual edification. 25. Three aspects of PeacemakingOthers Romans 12:16-18 LiveOne in harmony with oneGodanother. 18 If it is Another possible, as far as itPeacedepends on you, live at peace with everyone. 26. Three aspects of PeacemakingOthers Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule inOneGod Another your hearts, since as members of one bodyPeaceyou were called to peace. 27. Blessed are Promoting Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for Harmonythey will be called children of God. 28. BLESSED ARE Those who are mistreated for doing right 29. Blessed are Promoting Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, forHarmonythey will be called children of God.Mistreated for Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is Doing Right the kingdom of heaven. 30. Persecutiontoaccuse to treattocruelly orpursue unfairly 31. 2 Timothy 3:12Everyone who wants to live agodly life in Christ Jesus will bepersecuted. 32. 1 Peter 3:14, 17If you should suffer for what is right, you areblessed. 17 It is better, if it is Gods will, tosuffer for doing good than for doing evil. 33. 1 Thessalonians 3:2-4We sent Timothy to strengthen and encourageyou in your faith, 3 so that no one would beunsettled by these trials. You know quite wellthat we were destined for them. 4 In fact, whenwe were with you, we kept telling you that wewould be persecuted. And it turned out thatway, as you well know. 34. Blessed are Promoting Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, forHarmonythey will be called children of God.Mistreated for Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is Doing Right the kingdom of heaven. 35. BLESSED ARE Those who are mistreated for Jesus 36. Blessed are Promoting Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, forHarmonythey will be called children of God.Mistreated for Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is Doing Right the kingdom of heaven.Mistreated for Matthew 5:11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kindsJesusof evil against you because of me 37. Differences between verses 10 and 11 ExpandedDifferent causemistreatmentAdds insult Because ofBecause ofPersecutionand slander doing right Jesus(vs. 10)(vs. 11) (vs. 10)(vs. 11) 38. John 15:18-21If the world hates you, keep in mind that ithated me first. ... If they persecuted me, theywill persecute you also. They will treat youthis way because of my name. 39. 1 Peter 4:14If you are insulted because of thename of Christ, you are blessed. 40. 2002 Barna Group Poll of Non-Christian Favorability60%50%40%30%20%10% 0% Favorable Unfavorable 41. 1 Peter 4:15-16If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer orthief or any other kind of criminal, or even as ameddler. 16 However, if you suffer as aChristian, do not be ashamed, but praise Godthat you bear that name. 42. 1 Peter 3:15-16Always be prepared to give an answer toeveryone who asks you to give the reason for thehope that you have. But do this with gentlenessand respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, sothat those who speak maliciously against yourgood behavior in Christ may be ashamed of theirslander. 43. Matthew 5:12Rejoice and be glad, becausegreat is your reward inheaven, for in the same way theypersecuted the prophets whowere before you. 44. Hebrews 11:13-16All these people were still living by faith when they died.They did not receive the things promised; they only sawthem and welcomed them from a distance. And theyadmitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. 14People who say such things show that they are looking fora country of their own. 16 they were longing for abetter country--a heavenly one. Therefore God is notashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a cityfor them. 45. Blessed are Promoting Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, forHarmonythey will be called children of God.Mistreated for Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is Doing Right the kingdom of heaven.Mistreated for Matthew 5:11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kindsJesusof evil against you because of me 46. 2. Which of the Beatitudes do you feel you best demonstrate inyour life?0%0% Spiritually Bankrupt25%23% Deeply Dismayed Totally Inadequate0% 2% Crying for Justice 19% Unexpectedly Forgiving21% Absolutely Innocent 10% Promoting Harmony Mistreated for Doing Right Mistreated for Jesus 47. 3. Which of the Beatitudes do you feel needs mostimprovement in your life? 0% 4% 6% 11% 9% Spiritually Bankrupt6% Deeply Dismayed 11% Totally Inadequate Crying for Justice 13% Unexpectedly Forgiving Absolutely Innocent40% Promoting Harmony Mistreated for Doing Right Mistreated for Jesus 48. Comparison of Responses as to Strongest vs. Weakest Areas201816141210 8 6 4 2 Strongest 0 Weakest 49. 4. Rank your progress in developing the disciples character in your own life, from your strongest area to your weakest. 6.516.556.705.305.76 5.63 4.48 4.12 3.88 50. CONGRATULATIONS!The kingdom of heaven is yours!