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Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:9 (ESV). Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Peacemaking is a difficult subject, in scripture and in life. It seems like we would be able to define it fairly simply, but ironically we often argue about peacemaking. I’m sure Jesus would shake His …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:8 (ESV). Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. The CSB Study Bible Notes explain the term pure in heart as “one authentically righteous in the inner person”, someone who is not just ritually pure or using their faith for show. It indicates a heart …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:7 (ESV). Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Mercy is a term we don’t hear or use much anymore. The Oxford dictionary defines it as “compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.” Without God’s mercy given to …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:6 (ESV). Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Jesus speaks to us about righteousness, which many equate with justice or obeying the law. While that is part of the concept, it isn’t the whole idea. Righteousness as Jesus teaches is being …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:5 (ESV). Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Meek is an interesting word that isn’t used much in modern culture. No one wants to be thought of as a doormat, and unfortunately that’s what we often associate with meekness. As always, translation and society often …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:4 (ESV). Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. The Bible App (bible.com) is doing a study on The Beatitudes and since I follow their scriptures each day, I’ll be writing on them as well. Jesus gives us a list of blessings that we don’t normally …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:1-3 (ESV). Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NLT). So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Humbling ourselves is not something we seem to do naturally or easily. …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 77:11-12 (NLT). But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works. The psalmist lists a variety of issues causing pain and sorrow and wonders why God …
Our scripture this morning is Acts 20:24 (NLT). But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. Paul knows that “jail and suffering” await him on his coming journey …