There are many "firsts" in the Gospel story -- the first disciples called, the first command, the first sermon, the first
Follow me, etc. We have noted some of these as we have progressed through the Commands. One of the most instructive such firsts occurs in Matthew 5:3:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and other books by Michael Phillips.