Matthew 5 - The Beattitudes with Illustrations and a Video

The Sermon on the Mount by Jesus (Matthew Chapter 5) - The Beattitudes with Illustrations and Music

Jesus spoke a number of profound statements during his sermon on the mount.  This video illustrates them with artwork.The video consists of a passage of scripture from the Holy Bible along with pictures to illustrate it and cheerful hymn music made using a keyboard. I hope you enjoy and find a blessing as you read.

Below are pictures from the video.

Matthew 5:5 Expounded — “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”

Matthew 5:5 Expounded — “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
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God the Father shows us in His Word the blessings of following Him and obeying Him. If we humbly depend on Him, we will be meek, and those who are meek shall inherit the earth. The Greek word for meek is praus. It includes meek and humble in its definition.

But, what does being meek look like? Let’s look at what a 19th century English dictionary has to say about this word. In the 1828 Webster’s dictionary, meek is, in part, defined as: “1. … gentle; not easily provoked or irritated; yielding; given to forbearance under injuries. ...” [and] “2. …  humble, in an evangelical sense; submissive to the divine will; not proud, self-sufficient or refractory [i.e. rebellious] ; not … apt to complain of divine dispensations. …” (See the footnote below).

Being Meek Means Not Being Easily Provoked

A meek person is not easily provoked or irritated with what people do or say, or with circumstances. He (or she) yields to God’s Word, which says in Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Being poor in spirit includes being lowly in spirit. The Greek word for poor is ptóchos and it includes lowly in its definition. When someone does something hurtful to us, we can either hold a grudge or forgive them. Forgiving an offense is humbling, but it is also the right thing to do. If we don’t forgive people, God could not forgive us (Matthew 18:21-35) because the heart that does not forgive — it dies to God (Romans 6:23). This is a serious thing to consider.

I used to have grudges against people, but I learned from reading God’s Word the blessings of forgiving and also the necessity of forgiving all people all their wrongdoings against me and against others. This actually lifted a burden that I had on my chest. It is bondage to be bitter, but it is freeing to forgive. That is something I believe God showed me. Bitterness actually gives the enemy access to harm one’s body physically. According to the Mayo Clinic, bitterness brings, or can bring, with it higher blood pressure; decreased heart health; a weakening of the immune system; anxiety; hostility; and stress (Mayo Clinic).  

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Footnote:

[Refractory, according to this same dictionary, means: “...obstinate in non-compliance...” Dispensation is defined by this dictionary as: “4. That which is dispensed or bestowed…”]

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We ought to forgive others because, after all, God forgave us our sins (if we trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation). Being meek is a blessing because forgiving people helps bring healing to the soul.

Self-Sufficiency Is Not Being Meek