How to be Happy (not what you think)

About this episode

This episode explores the meaning of being 'blessed' as described by Jesus in Matthew 5:1-3.

Jesus said "Blessed are the poor in spirit" Today we are going to take a look at Matthew chapter 5:1-3. This is the beginning of what is called the Sermon on the Mount and runs through chapter 7. We are only going to look at the first 3 verses of chapter 5. Jesus starts His message by announcing that blessed (happy) are the poor in spirit. Lets see just what He meant.

Topics covered

• happiness
• Sermon on the Mount
• spirituality

Keywords

• Matthew 5
• poor in spirit
• blessed

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount

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