What a great privilege it is to be here with you folks today. Let me say to all the guests, please come back next week. You'll hear some really good preaching, OK? Milton is, is truly one of my favorite preachers of the word of God.
I, I find myself often, downloading sermons from your website, and he's such a blessing to me in so, so many ways, but it's great to be here with you today. Let me invite you to take, your copy of the scriptures and turn to Matthew chapter 5. Matthew chapter 5. And I will begin reading in verse one, if you'll follow along.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. He opened his mouth and began to teach them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God....
