Welcome to episode 236 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, Pastor Drew continues our study entitled Kingdom Logic. Today we will cover:

• What the Good Life really is.

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

Key Takeaways:

· The Good Life is not normal — it is faith-full.

· The world defines the good life as normal, but normal is wicked and chaff.

· The Blessed Life comes from God to the faithful.

· The Good Life delights in God’s Word — faithful people pray and read Scripture.

· The Beatitudes are a self-portrait of Jesus.

· The Beatitudes are also a portrait of us that is still being completed.

· Poor in spirit means recognizing one’s spiritual poverty before God.

· There is no middle ground — rich in pride or poor in spirit.

· God opposes the proud.

· Poor in spirit is the starting point.

· The blessing of poverty in spirit is the kingdom of heaven.

Quotable:

· “The Good Life is not normal — it’s faith-full.”

· “The Beatitudes are a self-portrait of Jesus and a portrait of us that is still being completed.”

· “Poor in Spirit is the starting point.”

· “There is no middle ground.”

Application:

· Reject normal — pursue faithfulness.

· Become an empty vessel before God.

· Recognize your spiritual poverty instead of living rich in pride.

· Delight in God’s Word — pray and walk in the Spirit.

· Make the daily choice to walk in Kingdom Logic.

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