Happiness in the New Year

First in v 3 - Happy people are poor in spirit.

Second in v 4 - Happy people are those who mourn.

Third, in v 5 - Happy people are meek.

Fourth in v 6 - Happy people are hungry and thirsty for righteousness.

Fifth in v 7 - Happy people are merciful.

Sixth in v 8 - Happy people are inwardly holy.

Seventh in v 9 - Happy people are peacemakers.

Eighth in vv 10-12 - Happy people are sometimes persecuted.