“Descending into Greatness”
Series, “Good to Great,” Message 1”
Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor
Matthew 5:1-11
1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Crowds are good.
Disciples are GREAT!
BE ATTITUDE STRUCTURE:
Blessing > Attitude > Promise
Blessings is at the start of the Beatitudes.
Attitude is the middle of the Beatitudes.
Promise is at the end of each Beatitudes.
Four Internal Attitudes to Greatness
1) Bankruptcy – poor in spirit”
Pslam 119:136
2) Loss – “mourn”
The Beatitudes are arranged in a stair like order, and to climb one we must step on the one below it.-Charles S.
3) Humility – “meek”
4) Craving – “hungry and thirsty for righteousness”
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