Sunday, March 8, 2026
Matthew 5:3-11
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 be shown mercy. 8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the
peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are
persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds
of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your
reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were
before you.

There Are Two Types of Blessings:
Earthly Blessings and Spiritual Blessings

Genesis 12:1-3
Genesis 13:2
Proverbs 10:22
Deuteronomy 7:12-14a

You Can Have All The Money And Things In The World
And Still Not Have Peace!

Ephesians 1:3

Salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7-8)
Spiritual Gifts (1 Peter 4:10)
Peace Through Him (Romans 5:1)

The Lord’s Blessings Follow The Posture Of The Heart

Matthew 5:3-4

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
Being Poor In Spirit Means Laying Down Our Ego And Acknowledging Our Need For God

Isaiah 6:1-5

Blessings Come When We Understand That Our Lives Depend On God and God Alone

Romans 3:24

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
1. Our Sins - Are We Remorseful For The Things We’ve Thought, The Words We’ve Said, Or The Things We’ve Done?

Luke 18:9-14

Repentance Begins When We Stop Excusing Our Sins And Start Grieving Them!

2 Corinthians 7:10

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn:
2. The Condition Of The World

Luke 19:41-44

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn:
3. Those We Know Who Are Personally Going Through Trials The Lord Desires For Our Hearts To Reflect His Heart

Those Who Are Poor In Spirit - I Need The Lord
Those Who Mourn - Feel The Pain That Hurts Him
Lord, I Can’t Fix My Life On My Own. I Need Your Grace, Your Wisdom, and Your Forgiveness.