A RIGHT-SIDE-UP KINGDOM.

Jesus presents the foundational ideas that describe life in HIS kingdom. Because these landmark ideas are so counter-cultural in the way life is pursued in our world,
Scholars have referred to his teaching at the presentation of an upside-down King for an upside-down Kingdom.

However, it's our world that's upside down. It's the value system and mindset of the surrounding culture that's turned the world thinking on its head.

We need a serious corrective to our upside-down perspective, and Jesus's opening statements of blessing -- known as the Beatitudes are almost shocking in the way they challenge our thinking and values.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for there is the kingdom of heaven."

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

"Blessed are the pure, in heart, for they will see God."