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

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: Possess True Poverty (Matt 5:3) [Review]‌
• Step Two: Persevere in Learning What Offends God (Matt 5:4)‌
• Step Three: Pursue Lowliness (Matt 5:5)‌
• Step Four: Pursue Righteousness (Matt 5:6)‌
• Step Five: Prefer Mercy (Matt 5:7)‌
• Step Six: Pursue Inward Purity (Matt 5:8)‌
• Step Seven: Pursue Peace (Be a Peacemaker) (Matt 5:9)‌
• Step Eight: Patiently Endure Persecution for Righteousness’ Sake (Matt 5:10)
• Step Nine: Patiently Endure Libel (Matt 5:11)

Songs

• My Worth Is Not in What I Own
• It Is Well with My Soul
• My Soul Will Wait (Psalm 62)
• How Long, O Lord, How Long? (Psalm 13)
• Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Resources

• Bulletin
• Handout