Matthew 5:3-4

What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? In this powerful message, we go back to the Garden of Eden to uncover what humanity truly lost the day Adam and Eve sinned—righteousness. From that moment forward, people have feared the presence of God, recognizing their spiritual bankruptcy in light of His holiness. We’ll walk through moments in Scripture where men like Isaiah, Peter, Daniel, and others came face-to-face with God’s glory and were undone. This sermon will help you see why acknowledging your poverty is the first step into the Kingdom, and why Jesus calls the spiritually bankrupt blessed.