We continue our sermon series in Matthew and look at the second Beatitude. in this sermon we will learn . . .

1️⃣ What it means to be blessed

Many people think blessing means good circumstances or feeling happy. But the biblical word makarios points to a deeper, God-rooted kind of flourishing.

2️⃣ What Jesus means by mourning

Jesus isn’t talking about mild sadness. He’s speaking about deep, genuine brokenness—over our sin and over the pain caused by a fallen world.

3️⃣ The comfort God promises

God meets us in our grief, not just after it ends. Through Jesus, we find salvation, strength, growth, and a peace that surpasses understanding.

4️⃣ What we learn about grief as disciples

Grief isn’t weakness. It’s part of following Jesus, growing spiritually, and becoming people who can comfort others with the comfort we receive.