Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:9
"Peacemakers" likewise replicate the work of the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7). Jesus through His life and ministry made peace between God and man, and between man and man. Isaiah predicted this of Messiah (Isaiah 52:7). The true disciples of Jesus make peace as we herald the gospel that brings people into a peaceful relationship with God and with one another.People who seek to make peace behave as true sons of God. God called Israel His "son" (Deuteronomy 14:1; Hosea 1:10), and He charged the... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 5:3-10
2. The subjects of Jesus’ kingdom 5:3-16Their condition 5:3-10 (cf. Luke 6:20-26)This pericope describes the character of the kingdom’s subjects and their rewards in the kingdom.Kingsbury identified the theme of this Sermon as "greater righteousness" and divided it as follows: (I) On Those Who Practice the Greater Righteousness (Matthew 5:3-16); (II) On Practicing the Greater Righteousness toward the Neighbor (Matthew 5:17-45); (III) On Practicing the Greater Righteousness before God (Matthew... read more