Sermon on Blessed are the meek – Matthew 5:5

2. What Is Meekness To You?
In 2 Minutes
• Non-Christians
• Church
• Family & Friends
• God
• Meek means :

3. Artificial = ???

4. Artificial = ???
Then : full of artistic or technical skill
Now : imitation; simulated; sham

5. Nice = ???

6. Nice = ???
Then : ignorant or unaware
Now : pleasing; agreeable; delightful

7. Brave = ???

8. Brave = ???
Then : cowardice (as in bravado)
Now : exhibiting courage

9. Meek = ???
Then : ?
Now : docile, weak, compliant

10. Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen
people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves Meek = ?
with compassion, kindness, humility (meek),
gentleness and patience.
Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land
and enjoy peace and prosperity.
Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble (meek) and
gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in
love.
Psalm 147:6 The LORD sustains the humble
(meek) but casts the wicked to the ground.
Isaiah 29:19 Once more the humble (meek) will
rejoice in the LORD; the needy will rejoice in the
Holy One of Israel.

11. Examples
Num 12:3 …Moses was a very humble
(meek) man...
2 Cor 10:1 By the humility (meek) and
gentleness of Christ….
Matt 11:29 …for I am
gentle (meek) and humble…

12. Power under Control
Meek = Praus
Tamed for God
Trust in God

13. Power under Control
John 5:30 By myself I
can do nothing; I judge
only as I hear, and my
judgment is just, for I
seek not to please
myself but him
who sent me.

14. The Big Idea
Submit your
rights to lead
the life God
has for you.

15. What Difference
Does This Make?
• Non-Christians
• Church
• Family & Friends
• God
• Meek means :

16. Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.