Meaning of "Poor in spirit" First Bible Study for Prisoners.

1. Humble person 
. Examples in the Bible:
A. Exodus 10:3  Pharoah, perfect example of a proud person
B. Job 22: 29 Job is a good example of a humble person.  Christ if the only perfect example, however.
C. Proverbs 29:23  A man's pride shall bring him low. (Pharoah) But honor shall uphold the humblein spirit (Job)
Benefits of  humility:
D. Matthew 23:12
E. Psalms 10: 12, 17
F. Psalms 34:2
G. Psalms 69:32 (Humble person seeks God)
H. Proverbs16:19
I. Isaiah 57:15
J. Matthew 18:4 (Humble as a child...trusting God)
K. James 4: 6,10
L. 1 Peter 5: 5, 6
 2.  An humble person will deny himself
A. Mt. 16: 24
B. Luke 17:33
C. John 12:24-26
D. Mt. 10::39

3. An humble person is a needy person
A. Mt. 6: 7-8
B. Romans 12:3
Let us look at the definition of the word humble:  The opposite of arrogance and pride, an attitude which grows out of the recognition that all we are and everything we own are gifts from God.  (Romans 12:3)

The road to salvation comes from recognizing your need.  We are a needy people.But, do we recognize that need?  First I must admit that I am a sinner.  Then I must admit that I need a Savior and know that Jesus is that Savior.  I come to Him asking Him to forgive my sins.  The journey after my ini tial step of salvation is lined with coming to Jesus in humility knowing that I cannot meet my own needs.  Only God can fill that void and change my life.