Blessed are the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3)
August 28, 2022 Worship
First Christian Church (DOC): Dexter, Missouri
Beatitude Sermon Series: The first sermon in the series focused on what it means to be poor in spirit and to trust in the provision of Jesus. Sometimes moments when our spiritual reserves at their lowest, the Kingdom of God is most real. At times like that we often feel we have nothing left to depend on other than Christ’s grace.
(Sermon starts at 25 minute mark)
Matthew 5:1-12: When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he began to speak and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (NRSV)
