1. Good News in a Bad State Part One – The Beatitudes

2. Jesus attracted those who wanted to hear

3. Matthew 5:1-2 "When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,…"

4. He addressed the spiritually bankrupt

5. Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

6. The grieved will be relieved

7. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

8. Those who surrender, win.

9. Matthew 5:5 "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.”

10. Those who have a soul need, God will meet it.

11. Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."