“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 The Lord comes to the eight beatitude. Like the others before it, this one stuns His audience and us. He just said told us His children aretransformed into God’s image. This is an evidence that they belong… Continue reading 3-1-24: Wait, What?
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2-29-24: Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the childrenof God.” Matthew 5:9 Israelites prided themselves in being the children of the true and livingGod. They were the chosen nation. Moses told Pharaoh, “Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn: And I say unto you, Let my son go, that he may… Continue reading 2-29-24: Peacemakers
2-28-24: God’s Peace
“Now the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace…”. Galatians 5:22 The word “peace” is a common word in scripture. It is used about 300 times in the Bible, 92 times in the New Testament. When the Lord says “blessed are the peacemakers” He uses a compound word that combines the normal Greek word… Continue reading 2-28-24: God’s Peace
2-27-24: Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9 The Lord continues. Just a few minutes into the sermon on the mount He has already turned Judaism (and all organized religion) upside down. We mustnot forget the flow of what the Lord is presenting. To enter God’s kingdom one… Continue reading 2-27-24: Peacemakers
2-26-24: See God
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 If people have been asleep at the Sermon on the Mount, they just woke up. Perhaps they had to ask a neighbor, “Did He say “see God?” The Jewish mind would immediately go to Exodus 33:20 where God said, “You cannot see… Continue reading 2-26-24: See God
2-25-24: Pure in Heart? Impossible!
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 The audience at the Sermon on the Mount is learning very quickly that the life Jesus is talking about in the kingdom of God is not possible. They know their hearts and they know they do not meet these standards. That is… Continue reading 2-25-24: Pure in Heart? Impossible!
2-24-24: The Beatitude Shift
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.” Titus 3:5 The Lord is only five verses into the Sermon on the Mount and already his audience knows this is not the Judaism the Pharisees are teaching. In verses 3-5, the Lord focuses on emptying one’s heart… Continue reading 2-24-24: The Beatitude Shift
2-23-24: The End Of The Unmerciful
Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, “Youwicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?” And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should… Continue reading 2-23-24: The End Of The Unmerciful
2-22-24: “Be Sure Your sin Will Find You Out”
“When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they weregreatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place.” Matthew 18:32 The Lord gives us an example of a servant who is shown greatmercy but who does not show mercy to his fellow servants. Heis the opposite of one… Continue reading 2-22-24: “Be Sure Your sin Will Find You Out”
2–24: Unbelievable Cruelty
But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, “Pay me what you owe!” So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you all.” And he would… Continue reading 2–24: Unbelievable Cruelty