Bellevue - February 18, 2018

Message Series: “Blessed: Lessons from the Beatitudes” Today’s message: “Blessed Are the Poor In Spirit” This Week’s Memory Verse “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3   What “Poor in Spirit” does not mean and what it does. What Poor in Spirit is not:   1. Material or financial _______________________.     2. __________________ self-esteem or self-pity. What is meant by “poor in spirit?” To be poor in spirit is to: 1. Recognize your ______________________ for a Savior and God's ongoing presence in your life. “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 Why did Jesus say those who are Poor in Spirit are “Blessed”? They experience _________________in the Kingdom of God right now and all of its ____________________ benefits. You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. Matthew 5:3 (the Message) For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:20 Message Series: “Blessed: Lessons from the Beatitudes” Today’s message: “Blessed Are the Poor In Spirit” This Week’s Memory Verse “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3   What “Poor in Spirit” does not mean and what it does. What Poor in Spirit is not:   1. Material or financial _______________________.     2. __________________ self-esteem or self-pity. What is meant by “poor in spirit?” To be poor in spirit is to: 1. Recognize your ______________________ for a Savior and God's ongoing presence in your life. “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 Why did Jesus say those who are Poor in Spirit are “Blessed”? They experience _________________in the Kingdom of God right now and all of its ____________________ benefits. You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. Matthew 5:3 (the Message) For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:20