Living a Life of Blessing

SERIES: FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT’S SWORD

MESSAGE: Living a Life of Blessing

TEXT: Matthew 5:3–12

DATE: April 23, 2023

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The poor in Spirit. (V. 3)
   (Isa. 57:15; 66:1–2; Rev. 3:17)

2. The sorrowful. (V. 4)
   (Isa. 40:1; 61:1–3; 2 Cor. 7:10)

3. The humble. (V. 5)
   (Psalm 37:1, 11, 22, 34; Mark 10:45)

4. The spiritually hungry and thirsty. (V. 6)
   (Psalm 107:9; John 4:13–14; 7:37; Rev. 7:16–17)

5. The merciful. (V. 7)
   (Matt. 18:21–35; Luke 10:30–37)

6. The pure in heart. (V. 8)
   (Psalm 62:1–2, 5–8; 86:11–12)

7. The peacemakers. (V. 9)
   (Col. 1:19–20; Eph. 2:14–15; 2 Cor. 5:17–20)

8. The persecuted because of righteousness. (Vv. 10–12)
   (1 Pet. 4:12–19)