Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

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Pastor Jeffrey Walter

Christ Academy for All Nations

331 episodes

23 hours ago

Pastor Jeffrey Walter is a firm believer in the fact that faith ought to be reasonable, and that man cannot come to genuine faith except through the process of reason and the genuine practise of what is to be believed. It is his vision to see a Christianity that truly changes man and practically produces in him love for the Lord and the neighbour: which will undoubtedly lead to the transformation of society. ✉️ Connect with Christ Academy For All Nations 📞 Call or WhatsApp: +233 24 695 5659 | +233 54 483 5343

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Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Pastor Jeffrey Walter

1 hour 17 minutes 52 seconds

3 months ago

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

In a world that celebrates self-confidence, personal strength, and independence, the idea of being "poor in spirit" can seem weak or undesirable. Yet, it is the very posture that Jesus honors and blesses at the beginning of His Sermon on the Mount.

In this message, “The Poor in Spirit,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the meaning of being poor in spirit as the foundation of the spiritual journey. He explains how each Beatitude represents a successive step in the path of spiritual regeneration and how being poor in spirit is necessary in order to embrace God's truth.

Pastor Jeffrey also explains that the Beatitudes reveal two types of poverty in spirit. One that is initial and begins the spiritual journey, and another that emerges along the journey, revealed through temptations, and forms the basis for true righteousness. Lastly, he expounds on practical ways to cultivate poverty of spirit, teaching us not to measure our spiritual growth by shallow truths we casually give up, but by our willingness to surrender deeply held beliefs that contradict God’s Will.

Beloved, as you listen to this message, may you journey with God in giving up all that makes you rich spiritually, that you may inherit His Kingdom. Shalom!

Key Scriptures:

Matthew 5:3 KJV– "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."

Matthew 5:10 KJV – "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."

Note: This message is one of a 6-part series preached in the month of July at CAFAN Kumasi. Kindly listen to the entire series for a complete understanding and deeper appreciation.