Sermon – Christ's Poverty Brings Eternal Riches – 2 Corinthians 8:9 -What was Christ's life like before He came to earth? In what way did Christ become poor? -How does Christ's poverty secure eternal blessings for His people?-What are the spiritual riches believers enjoy? Why is spiritual bankruptcy an essential prerequisite for a person to be given these blessings? Other passages to consider: Isa 53:4; Mt 5:3; 19:23-26; Jn 17:3-5; 2 Cor 5:21; Eph 1:3; Col 1:16; Heb 4:15; 5:8.