The King’s Nine Step Program to True Happiness, Step Two

Outline

In the His introduction to His Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7), the King’s Manifesto for His Kingdom, King Jesus reveals nine steps to your purpose and ultimate blessing in this life and beyond:

• Step One: You Must Possess True Poverty (Matt 5:3)

• Step Two: You Must Persevere in Learning What Offends God (Matt 5:4)

• Step Three: You Must Pursue Lowliness (Matt 5:5)

• Step Four: You Must Pursue Righteousness (Matt 5:6)

• Step Five: You Must Prefer Mercy (Matt 5:7)‌

• Step Six: You Must Pursue Inward Purity (Matt 5:8)‌

• Step Seven: You Must Pursue Peace (Be a Peacemaker) (Matt 5:9)

• Step Eight: You Must Patiently Endure Persecution for Righteousness’ Sake (Matt 5:10)

• Step Nine: You Must Patiently Endure Libel (Matt 5:11)

Songs

• Come Thou Fount (16)

• How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

• God the Uncreated One (King Forevermore)

• Speak O Lord (243)

• When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (178)

Resources

• Bulletin
• Handout