Listen "Blessed are the Poor in Spirit"
Episode Synopsis
Jesus begins the 'Sermon on the Mount' by saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." To encourage the listener in the truth of God's rich grace, this episode examines this interesting statement and answers these questions: 1) What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'? 2) How and why is a person 'blessed' who is poor in spirit? 3) How does a person become poor in spirit? Scripture referenced: Psalm 51:1-17, Isaiah 64:4, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:22-25, Matthew 5:1-3, Matthew 19:16-22, Luke 5:31-32, Luke 18:9-14, John 3:3, Romans 2:4, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 3:20, 22-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Galatians 1:3-10, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:1-5, 8-9, Philippians 3:3-9
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