Blessed are They that Mourn

Introduction:
One thing the world agrees upon is the need to shun mourning. Most have the idea that one must drown all his sorrows; don’t face reality; be as happy as you can and steer clear of trouble. The largest industries in America today are those who specialize in helping people have fun and forgetting about their worries. (Disney; Las Vegas; etc.) This stands in stark contrast with Mt. 5:4. The meaning here is spiritual in nature. He is not talking about natural mourning—like that suffered during the loss of a loved one. What exactly, is Jesus referring to here?

I. This beatitude as exemplified in the life of Jesus:
    A. There is no record that Jesus ever ______________.
        1. Jhn. 2:13-17; Mk. 3:5—he was _________.
        2. Lk. 4:2—he was __________.
        3. Jhn. 4:7; 19:28—he was __________________.
    B. Isa. 53:2-5, 7—Jesus would be known as the __________ ________ _____________.
        1. This was fulfilled—see Jhn. 11:35; 19:41-44.
    C. Compare the biblical picture of Jesus with the brightness of the world!
        1. Need for a Christian to be _________ in this life!

II. This beatitude as exemplified in the life of Paul:
    A. 1 Cor. 11:1—we must follow his example! We often find Paul grief stricken about _________!
        1. See also Rom. 7:14-25. We must be sorrowful for sin.
        2. 8:18, 23; 2 Cor. 5:2-4—there are _____________ we must endure while upon earth.
    B. Note Paul’s teaching in Titus 2:
        1. 2:2—aged men—temperate/dignified/_______________.
        2. 2:3—aged women—be __________ in behavior.
        3. 2:4—younger women—be _______________.
        4. 2:6—younger men—be _____________.
        5. 2:7—must do all things in purity of doctrine/dignified/etc.
    C. Must be serious about our Christianity!

III. Practical Applications for Today’s Christian:
    A. Those who mourn are those who __________ over sin.
        1. Must be _________ of our sin. See Acts 3:19
        2. One must be convicted before there is _____________.
    B. True Christians will see their ___________ in contrast with God’s _________________.
    C. True Christians will do a daily _____ ____________.
        1. What have I done? Said? Thought?
        2. What makes me do these things? What can I do to do better?
    D. True Christians will mourn over the sins of ____________. Jhn. 11:35; 19:41-44
    E. Here is the contrast:
        1. World: _____/__________/be __________! Don’t worry about your __________!
        2. Christian: constantly sees/mourns the sin in himself; world; and the church!

Conclusion:
A. Those who mourn shall be ______________.
B. Have you been truly converted? 2 Cor. 7:9; Rom. 7:24-25; Js. 4:9-10; Phil. 4:6-7.



Blessed are They that Mourn Introduction: One thing the world agrees upon is the need to shun mourning. Most have the idea that one must drown all his sorrows; don’t face reality; be as happy as you can and steer clear of trouble. The largest industries in America today are those who specialize in helping people have fun and forgetting about their worries. (Disney; Las Vegas; etc.) This stands in stark contrast with Mt. 5:4. The meaning here is spiritual in nature. He is not talking about natural mourning—like that suffered during the loss of a loved one. What exactly, is Jesus referring to here? I. This beatitude as exemplified in the life of Jesus: A. There is no record that Jesus ever ______________. 1. Jhn. 2:13-17; Mk. 3:5—he was _________. 2. Lk. 4:2—he was __________. 3. Jhn. 4:7; 19:28—he was __________________. B. Isa. 53:2-5, 7—Jesus would be known as the __________ ________ _____________. 1. This was fulfilled—see Jhn. 11:35; 19:41-44. C. Compare the biblical picture of Jesus with the brightness of the world! 1. Need for a Christian to be _________ in this life! II. This beatitude as exemplified in the life of Paul: A. 1 Cor. 11:1—we must follow his example! We often find Paul grief stricken about _________! 1. See also Rom. 7:14-25. We must be sorrowful for sin. 2. 8:18, 23; 2 Cor. 5:2-4—there are _____________ we must endure while upon earth. B. Note Paul’s teaching in Titus 2: 1. 2:2—aged men—temperate/dignified/_______________. 2. 2:3—aged women—be __________ in behavior. 3. 2:4—younger women—be _______________. 4. 2:6—younger men—be _____________. 5. 2:7—must do all things in purity of doctrine/dignified/etc. C. Must be serious about our Christianity! III. Practical Applications for Today’s Christian: A. Those who mourn are those who __________ over sin. 1. Must be _________ of our sin. See Acts 3:19 2. One must be convicted before there is _____________. B. True Christians will see their ___________ in contrast with God’s _________________. C. True Christians will do a daily _____ ____________. 1. What have I done? Said? Thought? 2. What makes me do these things? What can I do to do better? D. True Christians will mourn over the sins of ____________. Jhn. 11:35; 19:41-44 E. Here is the contrast: 1. World: _____/__________/be __________! Don’t worry about your __________! 2. Christian: constantly sees/mourns the sin in himself; world; and the church! Conclusion: A. Those who mourn shall be ______________. B. Have you been truly converted? 2 Cor. 7:9; Rom. 7:24-25; Js. 4:9-10; Phil. 4:6-7.