Speaker: Jared Jenkins - In Matthew 5, Jesus begins his well-known Sermon on the Mount, which serves as the “code of conduct” for citizens of his kingdoms. In verses 1-12, Jesus shows us who these citizens, these kingdom-dwellers, really are. He starts by describing them as “blessed” or "happy". In this chapter, we see Jesus gives a countercultural perspective on happiness and being blessed by God. According to him, true happiness isn’t found by those who pursue riches or achievements. No, according to Jesus, happiness is for those who are lowly and destitute. This Sunday, we will explore the reason for why the lowly and destitute can be called “blessed.”