Aug 31, 2025
Blake Hardcastle, Equipping Pastor
Grand Parkway Baptist Church
What’s it like in the New Kingdom?
Matthew 5:1-12
Intro - What is Jesus Doing v.1-2
1. Kingdom People are Aware They are Needy. v.3-6
• The Poor in Spirit
• The Mourners
• The Meek
• The Hungry and Thirsty for Righteousness
2. Kingdom People Choose to Live for God. v.7-
• The Merciful
• The Pure in Heart
• The Peacemakers
3. Kingdom People Expect Persecution. v.10-12
Mental Worship
1. Where have the beatitudes brought you affirmation you are in the Kingdom?
2. Is there a conversation you have been putting off?
3. When is the last time you experienced persecution? Can you rejoice over it?
4. Do you know the Idols that most often tempt you?
5. Are you seeing God lately or does he seem hidden?
6. Is someone trying to make peace and you’re putting them off?
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