"THE KINGDOM QUESTION"

 Matthew 5:1-10

 I.  Joy of the Kingdom (Matt 5:3;  Philip 1: 19-23)

 II.  Joining the Kingdom (Matt 5:3)

A.   The Meaning of Being Poor in Spirit (Ps 51:16-17; Ps 102:17)

B.    The Marks of Being Poor in Spirit (Jo 16:8-12)

• Sensitivity to God
• Honesty with God (Jere 3:13;  Prov 28:13)
• Dependency on God