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Are You Poor? – Matthew 5:2-3 {Scripture Memory Challenge}

April 9, 2018 by Lisa Burgess Leave a Comment

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This week we begin memorizing the first beatitude of the eight beatitudes. (Although scholars debate how many beatitudes there are—seven, eight, nine, or ten, depending on how you count them—we’re going with eight.)

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“The poor in spirit are blessed as a result of the kingdom of God being available to them in their spiritual poverty.” 
– Dallas Willard

Memorize this week

2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:2-3 (ESV)

How do you define “poor in spirit”?

We can’t say for certain what Jesus meant, but it certainly includes a measure of humility.

As you say these words to yourself over and over this week, reflect on your own levels of humility versus pride.

  • How often are you aware of Christ refilling you?
  • Are you more self-sufficient than you are Christ-dependent?
  • Do you accept God’s grace as a regular staple in your spiritual diet?

Regardless of how you view your poverty, be grateful for what comes with it: “the kingdom of heaven.”

You don’t earn the kingdom through humility. You become humble through your relationship with Jesus. The kingdom is available to you through Him.

Kingdom life is a gift you receive both now and later.

Beatitudes Poem

If you’d like a visual reminder, here’s a poem to remember the Beatitudes using parts of the body.

Start from your head and work down to your feet.

Beatitudes Poem

Read more here on The Beautiful Beatitudes.

Are you poor? Do you feed on God’s grace in your spiritual diet? Memorize Matthew 5:2-3

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About Lisa Burgess

Lisa looks for God in ordinary people and in everyday moments, then shares where she finds Him on her blog LisaNotes.com. She is a wife to Jeff and a mother to two girls here, one in heaven.

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