Beatitudes 1
Bible passage: Matthew 5:1-3
“1. Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2. and he began to teach them, saying: 3. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today, we begin a new sermon series on the "Beatitudes."
The teachings of the Beatitudes are essential for God's children to achieve sanctification and enter New Jerusalem. These precious words contain the key to understanding how to transform ourselves to resemble the Lord’s heart. As we embrace the truth and forsake sin, the love described in 1 Corinthians verse 13, the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit, and the Beatitudes will take root in us. Those who fully bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit are sanctified and qualified to enter the third kingdom of Heaven. Whole Spirit includes the Beatitudes and means entrance to the New Jerusalem.
Those who long for New Jerusalem must embrace and reflect on the teachings of the Beatitudes as spiritual nourishment. Through today’s words, I encourage you to internalize how much you’ve embodied these teachings. May you quickly fulfill them and enjoy true blessings, both in heaven and on earth.
