Happy Are the Harassed, Part 1 (Matthew 5:10–12) John MacArthur

Summary

The sermon explores the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, focusing on the paradoxical nature of believers acting as peacemakers who also face persecution for righteousness. It highlights Jesus' teachings that being a peacemaker leads to being called a son of God, yet also warns that living righteously will invite hardship. The takeaway is that true disciples of Christ will experience both the blessing of making peace and the challenge of persecution, ultimately finding their great reward in heaven.