The Upside-Down Kingdom - The beatitudes | Ps David Jones | 12th April 2026

In this message, we learn that the Kingdom of God operates in a completely different way from the world. True blessing comes not from self-sufficiency or worldly success, but from humility and dependence on God. Being “poor in spirit” means recognizing our spiritual need and placing our full trust in Him. As followers of Jesus, we are defined by His grace and blessings, not by the standards or thinking of this world. Thank you so much for choosing to join us today at citywestchurch! Our hope is that you encounter Jesus through the preaching of God’s Word, and that ultimately you experience a growing relationship with Him. Follow us -    / @citywestchurchnewplymouth   Our Sunday messages are made into group study resources. Find them at https://https://www.citywestchurch.org.nz/pos... More from The Beatitudes: 1/ The Blessed Life - "Blessed are....." https://youtube.com/live/wShYAsrw5MM 2/ The upside - down Kingdom - "Blessed are the poor....." https://youtube.com/live/gCSsoHT_FzU 3/ Why do bad things happen to good people - "Blessed are those who morn....." https://youtube.com/live/XgYMvgYztpY 4/The power of Meekness - "Blessed are the meek....." https://youtube.com/live/wBTA9BiDNq8 5/ Heart of Habit - "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness....." https://youtube.com/live/dGHVEPMLhgs 6/Agents of Mercy - Blessed are the merciful...." https://youtube.com/live/9CGrkM6dIt0 7/Jesus is a leader worth following - "Blessed are the pure in heart....." https://youtube.com/live/SXm-MG_g2SQ