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The Beatitudes: Jesus's Pathway to True Blessing | Matthew 5:3-8What does it truly mean to live a blessed life? In this powerful message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Joel Ramsey explores Jesus's famous Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:3-8, revealing God's upside-down kingdom where the poor in spirit inherit heaven and the meek inherit the earth.In This Episode:The real meaning of "blessed" beyond happiness and prosperityWhy Jesus calls us to be poor in spirit and what that looks like practicallyUnderstanding mourning over sin vs. earthly griefHow meekness is actually strength, not weaknessWhat it means to hunger and thirst for righteousnessThe heart of mercy and purity that God desiresWhy humility is the pathway to true spiritual blessingKey Scripture References:Matthew 5:3-8 (The Beatitudes), Matthew 5:48, James 4:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Revelation 21:1-4Perfect For:Bible study and small group discussionAnyone studying the Sermon on the MountChristians seeking to understand kingdom livingThose questioning what true blessing looks likeNew believers learning foundational Christian teachingsPastor Joel Ramsey serves as Lead Pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee. His teaching focuses on practical application of biblical truth for everyday Christian living.

Joel is the lead pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, TN. This space is a collection of Pastor Joel's teachings and podcasts and is designed to help followers of Jesus Christ outwork their faith in everyday life according to the Bible. The gospel is Good and the world needs to hear about it. We want you to become like Jesus, so you can live like Jesus.

Joel is the lead pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, TN. This space is a collection of Pastor Joel's teachings and podcasts and is designed to help followers of Jesus Christ outwork their faith in everyday life according to the Bible. The gospel is Good and the world needs to hear about it. We want you to become like Jesus, so you can live like Jesus.

Joel is the lead pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, TN. This space is a collection of Pastor Joel's teachings and podcasts and is designed to help followers of Jesus Christ outwork their faith in everyday life according to the Bible. The gospel is Good and the world needs to hear about it. We want you to become like Jesus, so you can live like Jesus.

Joel is the lead pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, TN. This space is a collection of Pastor Joel's teachings and podcasts and is designed to help followers of Jesus Christ outwork their faith in everyday life according to the Bible. The gospel is Good and the world needs to hear about it. We want you to become like Jesus, so you can live like Jesus.

Joel is the lead pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, TN. This space is a collection of Pastor Joel's teachings and podcasts and is designed to help followers of Jesus Christ outwork their faith in everyday life according to the Bible. The gospel is Good and the world needs to hear about it. We want you to become like Jesus, so you can live like Jesus.

Joel is the lead pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, TN. This space is a collection of Pastor Joel's teachings and podcasts and is designed to help followers of Jesus Christ outwork their faith in everyday life according to the Bible. The gospel is Good and the world needs to hear about it. We want you to become like Jesus, so you can live like Jesus.

Joel is the lead pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, TN. This space is a collection of Pastor Joel's teachings and podcasts and is designed to help followers of Jesus Christ outwork their faith in everyday life according to the Bible. The gospel is Good and the world needs to hear about it. We want you to become like Jesus, so you can live like Jesus.

Joel is the lead pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, TN. This space is a collection of Pastor Joel's teachings and podcasts and is designed to help followers of Jesus Christ outwork their faith in everyday life according to the Bible. The gospel is good, and the world needs to hear about it. We want you to become like Jesus, so you can live like Jesus.

Joel is the lead pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, TN. This space is a collection of Pastor Joel's teachings and podcasts and is designed to help followers of Jesus Christ outwork their faith in everyday life according to the Bible. The gospel is Good and the world needs to hear about it. We want you to become like Jesus, so you can live like Jesus.