Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, ² and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes
He said:

³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. —Matthew 5:1-3

Introduction

The Setting of the Sermon on the Mount
The Subject of the Sermon of the Mount - How sollows of Christ are to live while we wait for His return to establish His kingdom.

I. The Pronouncement
“Blessed” (makarios)

II. The Prescription
“poor” (ptochos)

“in spirit”

III. The Promise

Conclusion