Pastor Nick explores the Beatitudes as a ladder leading to the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing the presence and reign of God on Earth. The journey starts with recognizing the need for God, extends to meekness, hungering for righteousness, and showing mercy. He rejects the idea of Jesus starting a new religion, focusing on fulfilling the law and prophetic teachings. Through living out the Beatitudes, believers glimpse the kingdom of heaven and embody the blessed life God calls them to.
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00:00 - Pre-sermon
00:04 - The kingdom of heaven
06:11 - What Does the Word Blessed Mean in the Bible?
09:38 - The Beatitudes
14:50 - Meekness in the Life of Jesus
23:01 - What Meekness Is Really Like
28:58 - Hungering for righteousness
34:36 - Mercy and Compassion for Others