How do you learn to climb?

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“God blesses those who are

poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is

theirs.”

“Poor”

• Penes - working person who was self-subsisting, with no frills

• Ptochos - absolute and abject poverty – Root word is ptossein “to crouch or cower.”

No, I can’t

Luke 18

Who is poor in spirit?

The world says, • Blessed are the strong, for they shall rule the earth.• Blessed are the mighty, for they shall rise to power.• Blessed are the rich, for they shall inherit the earth.• Blessed are the influential, for they shall be favored. • Blessed are the popular, for they shall be loved.• Blessed are the gifted, for they shall be followed.• Blessed are the beautiful, for they shall be admired.

God wants rejects for his family

He wants rejects who see their failure and run to him for help

Jesus says, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the

kingdom of heaven."

cruxNothing in my hand I bring

Simply to Thy cross I cling;