1. The Sermon on the Mount Blessed are the poor in spirit. Matthew 5:3

2. The Sermon on the Mount The poor in spirit is total dependence on God.

3. The Sermon on the Mount Poor - to crouch as if to beg. To be completely helpless. Someone in abject poverty, or complete destitution.

4. The Sermon on the Mount The poor in spirit is total dependence on God for salvation.

5. The Sermon on the Mount “People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:15-17

6. The Sermon on the Mount The poor in spirit is total dependence on God for sanctification.

7. The Sermon on the Mount "I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Luke 18:14