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Δ Interact Okolona Christian Church Blessed Life: Poor in Spirit Andrew "Fitz" Fitzgibbon January 14, 2024 View This Week’s Note View All Past Notes View This Note w/o Blanks Blessed Life: Poor in Spirit January 14, 2024 / Andrew "Fitz" Fitzgibbon Get involved in group life! https://www.okolonacc.org/groups/ #blessedlife John 16:33 (NIV) 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” The Beatitudes = “BLESSINGS” Matthew 5:1-3 (NIV) 1-3 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“ Other translations of verse 3: Blessed are those who know their need of God. Blessed are those who depend only on God. Blessed are those who are starving to death spiritually. Congratulations to the person who recognizes his spiritual bankruptcy, because he is open to the reign of God in his life. Greek words for poor: penes = nothing to spare ptochos = nothing at all Spiritual Piggy Bank (Sin vs Grace) Romans 6:23a (NLT) 23a For the wages of sin is death… Sin breaks the bank. Romans 6:23 (NLT) 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT) 8-9 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. GRACE: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense Repentance: A desperate plea for rescue These Kingdom attributes don’t describe we should …they describe we should . The Beatitudes = Jesus’ Vision Luke 18:9-14 (NLT) 9-14 Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’ “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Makarios = Congratulations A relationship with Jesus is the greatest we could ever receive. Depending on God Dependency on also means dependency on God’s . Get involved in group life! 1) https://www.okolonacc.org/groups/ 2) Text NEXT to 502.289.1387 3) Sign up in the lobby. What is the ultimate display of dependence? Matthew 5:3 (NIV) 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“ Choose on God I believe, that Jesus is the King, the Son of the Living God, and I follow Him as my Leader, and my Rescuer. Extra Notes: Help Your One Find & Follow Jesus Save PDF Locally Click to save a copy of the filled-in notes to a PDF file on your device Generate File Click to View PDF Save PDF to Google Drive (Android & PC Only) Click to save a copy of the filled-in notes to a PDF file on your Google Drive account Save File Send to Email Enter your email address below to receive a copy of your filled in notes Send