BETTER BLESSING: BLESSED ARE THE MEEK
Pastor Josh Weisbrod – February 14, 2021
SUMMARY:
KEY SCRIPTURE: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:3 (Matthew 5:2-12 – The Beatitudes)
BLESSED ARE THE MEEK FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
1. What does it mean to be meek?
· Being poor in spirit: humility for self / Being meek: informs how I treat others
· “A true view of oneself, expressing itself in attitude and conduct with respect to others”
2. To be meek is to be humble
· You cannot be meek and proud at the same time. Pride will turn everything bitter.
· There is a war inside of us—it is pride, born out of fear.
· Prideful person – I have to get my seat at the table. Humble person – I am the least, and I am ok with that. Luke 14:7-11
3. To be meek is to be gentle
· Humility is the soil out of which gentleness grows.
· When our heart is softened and lowly our actions will be gentle.
· Matthew 11:28-30 – If Jesus is gentle and lowly, what should I be?
4. To be meek is to be patient
· When did mistakes stop being mistakes? Cancel culture = zero patience with people
· We all get angry. Getting angry is not a sin, it is an emotion. It is what we do with anger that can be a sin. (Ephesians 4:6)
· We need to be patient and not so easily offended. Proverbs 19:11
· PRIDEFUL INSECURE OFFENDED
5. To be meek is to forgive
· Just because we choose to not be offended does not mean it still does not hurt. Jesus promised us that we will have trouble. We should not be surprised.
· When we recognize the forgiveness we have received, we can respond with forgiveness.
6. To be meek is to be content
· We need to be truly grateful and be satisfied with what God provides.
· Our greatest miracle can turn into grumbling. Can I be content in Christ alone—in the victory and in the struggle?
7. Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth
· Those who abide in me and reflect my character will remain because I remain forever. They will inherit my kingdom. – Jesus
· Recognize the forgiveness God has given us – allow it to humble our heart – respond to others according to that humility
· Mark 12:30-31 - Love God totally and love others.
Discussion Questions
1. What examples do you see of being “meek” as a direct contradiction to what the world values?
2. Is meekness a character trait that the world admires? Is it a character trait you admire or not? Why or why not?
3. Where in your own personal life do you see situations where you demonstrate meekness and where do you see situations that you do not demonstrate meekness?
4. Which is the hardest part of meekness for you: humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, or contentment? Which is the easier part of meekness for you? Do certain situations bring out one or more of these qualities? Why is that?
5. How easy or difficult is it for you to recognize and accept God’s forgiveness for you? Why or why not? How about extending that same measure of forgiveness for others? Why or why not?
Full Podcast Episode: https://banner.church/podcast/2021/3/4/better-blessing-21421