Church of the City New York Disruptive Discipleship: Blessed Are The Meek - Suzy Silk
Oct 13, 2020
A deep dive into what meekness really means and how Jesus models gentle, controlled strength. Discussion of Psalm 37 and first-century context shows meekness as trust, not passive weakness. Reflections on Jesus’ humble kingdom, his path to the cross, and how believers inherit a promised future. Practical steps offered for growing meekness through trust, rest, and imitation of Christ.
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Meekness Means Restrained Strength
- Meekness (Greek praus) means controlled, reserved strength—not weakness—often translating Hebrew anah (afflicted/humble).
- It's the posture of someone who could act with force but chooses gentleness because they trust God.
Inherit Means Gifted Ownership
- Inherit (Greek kleronomeo) denotes receiving ownership by designation, not conquest or purchase.
- Jesus' line 'meek will inherit the earth' signals receiving God's promised land as a gift and secure possession.
Jesus Echoes Psalm 37 Promise
- Matthew echoes Psalm 37 where the meek inherit the land and the wicked are temporary; Jesus assumes his audience hears that psalmic promise.
- The Beatitude reassures the oppressed that God's timing will reverse apparent injustices.
