Beatitudes - Matthew 5:1b - 2

Matthew 5: 1b – 2 ----> And when He was set, his disciples came unto him. And He opened his mouth and taught them, saying…

Word Studies:

• Set : kathizo - to sit, to dwell

Historically, sitting has been associated with positions of authority: king sat on a throne; judges sat on the bench. It means that God is settle in His position and ready to minister, to listen and take important part in our lives.

• Disciple : mathe’tes - A learner, a student, a follower

The disciples of Jesus Christ were called “followers of the way.” Their commitment went beyond a decision; it involves a way of life and change of lifestyle. The teaching of Jesus was from life to life and will be reflected from the changing of disciples’ lives that change everyday

• To Open : anoigo - to open up, give and make available

When He opens His mouth, He blesses, He creates, He gives birth, and He makes Himself ready to minister to His disciples. Jesus opened his mouth in order to communicate clearly His message. Jesus spoke with confidence and conviction. The clarity of His words and the power of His message caused people to be astonished at His authority in the teachings.

• Taught : didasko - to teach and at the same time, gives example, to give instruction, to clearly clarify the truth, to explain the underlying meaning.

True teaching takes place when the life of the learner is changed. Jesus taught more than information: He instilled life-changing concepts and character-building principles.

How does Jesus “open His mouth” and teach His disciples today?

· Through your AUTHORITIES

· Searching & Listen to Him

· Through your PRAYERS

· Talking to our Spirit and Mind Through PERSONAL MEDITATION

How are we to be taught?

• Deuteronomy 6:7 ---> And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

• Deuteronomy 6:8 ---> And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.

• Deuteronomy 6:9 ---> And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

What do we learn?

Jesus always finds times to teach us something. It’s so important to have life-changing and character-building in our lives, so that every time we open our mouth to speak, there will be power to impact others. It’s more powerful to impart life that just only to give information to others. So, being a teachable disciple is not easy, but by God’s grace we can achieve it. All we need to do is just to be alert of what God wants in our lives by having a deeper and intimate relationship with Him and grow in the Word of God.