The King’s Nine Step Program to True Happiness, Step 8

Outline

In 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:

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

Songs

• Across The Lands (38)
• Behold Our God (15)
• Yet Not I, But Through Christ In Me
• Afflicted Saints To Christ Draw Near
• Amazing Grace (223)
• A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (114)

Resources

• Bulletin
• Handout