The Beatitudes (Luke 6:17-23) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Summary

This sermon explores Luke's version of the Beatitudes, emphasizing God's promises to the poor, hungry, weeping, and persecuted for the sake of Christ. Drawing on Old Testament "oracles of weal" and contrasting them with "oracles of woe," the teaching highlights that true blessedness is not mere happiness, but a divine pronouncement of well-being and reward in heaven. The practical takeaway is to embrace these promises from God, who cannot lie, for encouragement and assurance.