The Beatitudes reveal the attitudes that lead to true happiness and blessing according to Jesus. Pastor Lee Jenkins launches the new series Attitude Check by focusing on the first Beatitude: being poor in spirit. Through the message The Blessing of Bankruptcy, listeners are challenged to embrace spiritual bankruptcy as the gateway to experiencing the Kingdom of God.

Verses:

Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5–7, James 4:6, Luke 18:9–14

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• The Meaning of Being Poor in Spirit
• The Paradox of Spiritual Bankruptcy
• The Power Found in Humility
• The Promise of Inheriting the Kingdom of Heaven
• Illustration through the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the Attitude Check Series
03:30 - Importance of the Beatitudes and Spiritual Attitude
08:45 - The Blessing of Bankruptcy Explained
15:20 - Understanding Spiritual Bankruptcy
22:00 - The Paradox of Being Poor in Spirit
29:10 - The Power of Humility and Dependence on God
36:00 - The Promise of the Kingdom of Heaven
42:15 - Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
51:00 - Call to File for Spiritual Bankruptcy
58:00 - Closing Prayer and Invitation

Main Takeaways:

- True blessing begins when we recognize our spiritual bankruptcy and total dependence on God.
- God's power flows to the humble, not the self-sufficient or proud.
- Filing for spiritual bankruptcy opens the door to experiencing the Kingdom of Heaven here and now.

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