The Christian’s Appetite, Matthew 5:6

Crave God's Word Continually, 5:6a Blessed are they who hunger and thirst … Ezra 7:10

Ezra 7:10 ESV

10 For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.

Seek Righteousness Passionately, 5:6b for righteousness … Genesis 39:9

Genesis 39:9 ESV

9 He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?”

Pursue God's Presence Intimately, 5:6c for they shall be filled. Exodus 33:15

Exodus 33:15 ESV

15 And he said to him, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here.