Messiah's Blessings on the Mountain (audio)

"And seeing the multitudes, he went up to a mountain. And when he was seated, his disciples came to him. And He opened his mouth, and he taught them. And he said,

• Blessed are the poor in spirit: the kingdom of Heaven is theirs.


• Blessed are those who mourn: comfort shall be theirs.


• Blessed are the gentle: the whole earth is their inheritance.


• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: surely they shall be filled!


• Blessed are the merciful: they'll be shown mercy.


• Blessed are the pure in heart: they'll see God!


• Blessed are the peacemakers: they'll be called sons of God.


• Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness: the kingdom of Heaven is theirs.


• Blessed are those insulted and persecuted because of Me: Rejoice and be glad! Great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.


• You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. Don't lose your savor!


• You are the light of the world: let your light shine for all to see, so that you may glorify your Father in Heaven.


• Anyone who practices and teaches the Torah: you will be considered great in the kingdom of Heaven.


• Anyone who breaks even the least commandments in Torah and teaches others to do so: you will be considered least in the kingdom of Heaven.

And hearing these things, the people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them not as the rabbis did, but as one having authority."