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Podcast: The After Easter Podcast
Episode: 188 Blessed are the Poor in Spirit - Matthew 5:3 (June 4, 2023)
Description: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3 Main idea: Coming to God requires brokenness over our sin.To be “poor in spirit” means to be broken over sin and fully aware of our need for a Savior. Without spiritual poverty we are incapable of receiving God's grace. The spiritually poor man… is separated from himself (Psalm 131:2); is dependent upon Jesus (Philippians 4:13); is always aware of his shortcomings (2 Cor. 12:9-10); is submissive to God's correction (Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 15:10); is much in prayer (Colossians 4:12); receives salvation on God’s terms (Philippians 4:12); is etern...