Are You Blessed?

We’re talking Beatitudes!

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Complementary Reading: Psalm 37:1-11

Sermon Notes:

Cultivate the Heart of a Citizen of God’s Kingdom

• The Beatitudes Describe What Every Kingdom Citizen Should Be Like
  • The Beatitudes are all about those who are part of God’s Kingdom
  • Jesus perfectly lived the beatitudes and empowers each of us to grow into them
• The Beatitudes Describe How Your Heart Should Be Toward God
  • Poor in Spirit
  • Mournful
  • Desperate for Righteousness
  • Pure in Heart
• The Beatitudes Describe How Your Heart Should be Toward Others
  • Meek
  • Merciful
  • Peacemaking
  • Prepared to Be Hated and Persecuted for Jesus