Sermon Notes 8/3/25
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Happy are the Meek
Matthew 5:5
I. The Meaning of Meekness
Meekness is not a ____________ quality; it is not a matter of
natural _________________; it is not just for ____________,
but for ________
A. Definition of meekness
1. Greek word _________; means _________ or ______
2. Being ____________ of spirit, submissive, quiet,
tenderhearted (Matt. 21:5)
3. Focuses on God’s ________________
4. Gentleness and meekness are found in the character
traits of the ____________________
5. Defined as “_________________________________”
6. Relates to the ___________ (v. 3-4)
B. Description of meekness
1. A person who is _____________, not _____________
2. A person who has a _____________, ______________
spirit (I Cor. 9:27)
3. A person who is not easily _________________
4. A person who is _____________, not _____________
(Matt. 6:14; Eph. 4:32)
5. A person who is ______________ (Psalm 46:10)
II. The Manifestations of Meekness
A. ________________
B. ____________ (Num. 12:3)
C. ____________
D. _______________ (Acts 7:60)
E. The greatest example- ____________________ (Phil. 2:8)
III. The Meekness Disclosed
A. Forfeit control of your ______________ (Rom. 12:1)
B. _____________ those who hurt you (Col. 3:12-13)
C.
Focus on the ______________ of meekness