Blessed Are the Meek
Disciples Blessing
October 20, 2024
Rev. Tim Sharpe
The sermon explains that meekness—distinct from being poor in spirit—is humble submission to God expressed as gentleness, patience, and unity toward others, and that Jesus promises the meek will inherit the earth (echoing Psalm 37), calling Christians to live generously and dependently on Christ’s forgiveness now as they await his kingdom.
Summary
Continuing the Beatitudes series, the preacher focuses on “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth,” distinguishing meekness from being poor in spirit by showing it primarily concerns how we relate to others: gentleness, patience, humility, and a willingness to submit to God’s will rather than acting in arrogance. This trait mirrors Christ’s own humility and is rooted in Old Testament promises (Psalm 37); it frees believers to seek God’s kingdom, be generous with what God has given, and preserve unity in community. The sermon calls Christians to practice meekness now—relying on Christ’s forgiveness and trusting his timing—while looking forward to the full coming of his kingdom, and it closes in prayer and Communion as a reminder of these truths.
Key Points
- Series context: part of the Beatitudes, which promise blessing to God’s redeemed children
- Key verse: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth”
- Meekness vs. poor in spirit: meekness concerns how we relate to others; poor in spirit concerns our relationship with God
- Meekness defined: gentleness, patience, humility, valuing unity and peace; opposite of haughtiness/arrogance
- Biblical basis: promise echoes Psalm 37 and reflects Christ’s own humility
- Practical implications: submit to God’s will, trust his timing, be generous with what God has given
- Present and future: live out meekness now in community while awaiting the fullness of Christ’s kingdom
- Gospel grounding: meekness flows from forgiveness in Christ
- Application: practice meekness in relationships, seek unity, and remember these truths through prayer and Communion
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