A Promise of Prosperity for the Poor

Sermon Outline:

A. Jesus teaches his disciples (17-19)

    1. The place where he stood (17a)

    2. The people whom he addressed (17b-18)

    3. The popularity that he possessed (18-19a)

    4. The power that he displayed (18-19b)

        a. The people were being healed and cured

        b. The people were trying to touch him (19)

B. Jesus assures the afflicted (20-23)

    1. Blessed are the poor (20)

    2. Blessed are the hungry (21a)

    3. Blessed are those who weep (21b)

    4. Blessed are those who are rejected (22-23)