Lesson 155: Matthew 5:9

JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More taught the Sermon on the Mount in Galilee to disciples and crowds under Roman occupation. ZealotsThe Zealots were a militant Jewish movement during the Second Temple period, fiercely devoted to Israel’s freedom and violently opposed to Roman occupation. Their revolutionary ideology shaped the political climate of Jesus’ day and contributed to the events leading to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. More sought violent revolt; JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More blessed those who pursued shalom— wholeness and reconciliation.

The Beatitudes describe kingdom character that inverts worldly honor. Peacemakers actively pursue reconciliation and reflect God's family likeness, receiving the name children of GodChildren of God refers to those who enter into a restored relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Unlike the “Sons of God,” which describes heavenly beings, “Children of God” is a human identity granted by grace, marking believers as adopted into God’s family, renewed by the Spirit, and made heirs of His promises (John 1:12; Romans 8:14–17). More.