Who?
Scripture Passages: Matthew 4:23-5:12

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Who?
Who wrote this? To whom? Who is Jesus talking to? About whom? Who are these blessed people? To whom do we apply this today?

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1. Who wrote this?
Matthew and the Mumzer
The Messiah's mothers
David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife,

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2. Who makes up the headings and decides on chapter breaks?
Jesus Heals the Sick 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing ....

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3. Who was there?
24 News about him spread all over Syria, .... 25 Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him.

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4. Who was Jesus talking to?
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.

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5. About whom is Jesus speaking?
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.

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a. First and Last
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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b. to those in turmoil
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.

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c. the beautiful gentle souls
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.

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d. the heart of the matter
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.

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6. Now who?
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

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7. To whom does this apply today?
12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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May 15th, 2022 - Who?