Culture of Hunger | Part 3: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

In the final message of the Culture of Hunger series, Pastor Hazen Stevens explores Jesus’ promise in the Beatitudes: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” This hunger is not produced by moral striving or religious effort. It begins when we recognize our spiritual poverty and cling to the righteousness Christ gives by faith.

Walking through the progression of the Beatitudes, this message shows how true righteousness grows through communion with God. As we abide in Christ, righteousness begins to shape our lives outwardly in justice, mercy, and compassion. The promise of Jesus is clear: those who truly hunger for righteousness will ultimately be filled.

Key Scriptures:
Matthew 5:3–6, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:8–9, Luke 18:11–14, John 3:3, Exodus 20, John 15:5, Hebrews 1:9, Psalm 89:14, Galatians 6:9–10, Revelation 21:4

Main Points:

1. The Beatitudes reveal a journey—from poverty of spirit to hunger for righteousness

2. Self-righteousness cannot produce true righteousness

3. Justification begins at the cross—Christ’s righteousness received by faith

4. Righteousness grows through abiding in Christ

5. True righteousness produces justice, mercy, and compassion

6. The promise: those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied

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