Happy are the Hungry | Matthew 5:6 | Pastor Chris Plaza

In this powerful study on the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Chris Plaza unpacks the fourth beatitude found in Matthew 5:6 to reveal how true, lasting happiness is found when we hunger and thirst for righteousness. While physical hunger and appetite are natural indicators of biological life and health, our spiritual appetite is of far greater consequence. Pastor Chris challenges us to look deep within our hearts and honestly answer the vital question: What are you truly hungry for? True satisfaction does not come from worldly pursuits, fleeting entertainment, or material possessions, but from an intense, ongoing desire for both positional and practical righteousness. By dividing this foundational verse into five distinct theological angles—the point, the passion, the permanence, the priority, and the promise—this message provides deep practical insights on how to cultivate a vibrant, Christ-centered spiritual life. When we align our desires with God's will, we receive His definitive promise that we shall be thoroughly filled. In this study, you will discover: - The essential difference between positional righteousness (justification) and practical righteousness (sanctification). - Why the ancient audience understood hunger and thirst as an intense, fierce passion for survival. - The grammatical meaning of a continuous, permanent spiritual hunger that lasts until we reach heaven. - How to correctly prioritize seeking the kingdom of God above careers, hobbies, and relationships. - Four practical evidences that prove you are genuinely living out this beatitude today. Video Timestamps 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:02 - Understanding the True Meaning of the Beatitudes 05:04 - Reading Matthew 5:6 06:52 - Angle 1: The Point of Spiritual Hunger and Righteousness 11:05 - Defining Positional and Practical Righteousness 15:19 - Angle 2: The Passion and Intensity of True Desire 21:28 - Angle 3: The Permanence of a Continual Spiritual Appetite 24:26 - Angle 4: The Priority of Seeking God's Kingdom First 29:36 - Angle 5: The Promise of True Satisfaction and Blessing 33:36 - Practical Application: Four Evidences of Spiritual Hunger 34:52 - Evidence 1: Growing Daily Through Word, Prayer, and Fellowship 36:47 - Evidence 2: Passion for Your Relationship with Jesus 38:00 - Evidence 3: Viewing and Hating Sin as Jesus Does 40:44 - Evidence 4: Ensuring Jesus Holds First Place in Your Heart ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #SermonOnTheMount #Beatitudes #Sanctification #SpiritualHunger #Holiness #RevivalChristianFellowship #ExpositoryPreaching #Menifee