Matthew 5:1-20 – Experiencing Kingdom Life | Kingdom Come Bible Study

What does it really mean to live the Kingdom life?

In this episode of the Kingdom Come Bible Study, Pastor Tim Hatch walks us deep into Matthew 5:1–20, the opening of the Sermon on the Mount. These 20 verses are some of the most famous words ever spoken—but they’re often misunderstood. Jesus isn’t just giving good advice… He's defining the way of salvation, revealing what God truly blesses, and calling His people to a life that looks radically different from the world.

📖 Learn how the Beatitudes flip our assumptions upside down:

Why being "poor in spirit" is a spiritual breakthrough

Why mourning leads to comfort

Why meekness is not weakness—but controlled strength

What it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness

🚨 PLUS: Discover the difference between the crowd, the disciple, and the core, and how Jesus redefines righteousness in a way that both exposes sin and brings us to grace. You’ll also learn:

The difference between true disciples and spiritual pretenders

How Jesus fulfilled the Law—not by abolishing it, but by embodying it

Why righteousness through Christ exceeds the Pharisees

➡️ Whether you’re new to the faith or seeking deeper roots in God’s Word, this episode is packed with essential teaching that will challenge and equip you to live as salt and light in today’s world.

📝 Key Takeaways:

Kingdom life flips the script – True blessing comes through spiritual brokenness, not worldly success.

Spiritual progression is real – From poor in spirit to persecuted for righteousness, God grows His people.

You're already salt and light – You matter to the world—shine boldly.

Jesus fulfilled the Law – And through Him, we walk out its deepest truths.

The Kingdom is not performance—it’s transformation.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Kingdom Come Journal info
03:42 – Transition from narrative to Jesus’ teaching
06:01 – The crowds, the disciples, and the core
10:45 – Jesus taught to reveal, not to entertain
14:03 – Blessed are the poor in spirit
18:15 – Blessed are those who mourn
22:02 – Blessed are the meek
26:44 – Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
30:21 – Blessed are the merciful
32:00 – Blessed are the pure in heart
33:44 – Blessed are the peacemakers
36:05 – Blessed are the persecuted
39:10 – From crowd to disciple: personal reflection
41:30 – You are the salt of the earth
44:05 – You are the light of the world
48:01 – Jesus fulfilled the Law: what it means
52:05 – Don’t relax God’s Word—reflect it
54:10 – Final challenge: surpass the righteousness of the Pharisees