The King’s Nine-Step Program to True Happiness, Last Steps

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) [Review]
7. Step Seven: Pursue Peace (Be a Peacemaker) (Matt 5:9) [Review]
8. Step Eight: Patiently Endure Persecution for Righteousness’ Sake (Matt 5:10) [Review]

9. Last Steps: Patiently Endure Persecution and Libel for Righteousness’ Sake (Matt 5:10-12)

Songs

• Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
• Solid Rock
• It Is Well With My Soul
• Jesus I My Cross Have Taken
• Let Your Kingdom Come

Resources

• Bulletin
• Handout