Lesson: A New Covenant<br>
Reading: The Beatitudes<br>
Reference: Matt. 5:1-12<br><br>
<br>Matthew5:1 - 12<br><br>
 5:1 &para; And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:<br>
5:2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,<br>
5:3 &para; Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<br>
5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.<br>
5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.<br>
5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.<br>
5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.<br>
5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.<br>
5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.<br>
5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<br>
5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.<br>
5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.<br>