Today’s topic . . .

The BEATITUDES

With what words did John the Baptist

andJesus

kick off their ministries?

How many times does the

word “beatitude”appear in the Bible?

What in the world is a

“beatitude”?

CHRISTIAN COUNTER-CULTURE

8 essential aspects of Christian character and the blessings that flow

from them

SUCCESSin the

World’s eyes

BEATITUDE #1

The World says . . .

Get rich.

Jesus says . . .

Blessed are thepoor in spirit,

for theirs is thekingdom of heaven.

(Matthew 5:3)

the“already-not yet”

BEATITUDE #2

The World says . . .

• Pursue happiness.

• Avoid grief and pain.

Jesus says . . .

Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will becomforted.

(Matthew 5:4)

BEATITUDE #3

The World says . . .

• Only the strong survive.

• The proud rule.

• Nice guys finish last.

Jesus says . . .

Blessed are themeek,

for they willinherit the earth.

(Matthew 5:5)

BEATITUDE #4

The World says . . .

• There’s no such thing as “right” and “wrong.”

• One person can’t make a difference.

• Look out for #1.

Jesus says . . .

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for

righteousness, for they willbe filled. (Matthew 5:6)

to becontinued