Introduction to Beatitudes--v3 -Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.-- v4 -Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.--Discussion Questions---What does blessed describe here in Matthew 5---What does it mean to be poor in spirit- What should recognizing our spiritual bankruptcy cause us to do---How can believers cultivate an ongoing attitude of being poor in spirit---What should cause us as Christians to mourn- How does God bring comfort---Other passages to consider- -Ps 1- 32-1-2- 51- Isa 6-1-7- 61-1-3- Matt 5-1-12- Luke 18-9-14- Phil 3-3-9