March 26, 2017*

Fulfilled Existence*

Matthew 5:3-11

Desperately Need God

• Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.—v3
• Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.—v4

Deliberately Embrace Righteousness

Attitude towards Life

• Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.—v5
• Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.—v8

Attitude towards Self

• Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.—v6

Attitude towards Humanity

• Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.—v7
• Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. —v9

Delightfully Endure Affliction

• Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.—v10
• Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.—v11