“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
Tag: The Beatitudes
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
2-22-24: “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”
2-15-24: Emptying of One’s Self
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart— these, O God, You will not despise.” Psalm 51:17 We want to stop after the first four beatitudes and look at them as a group. The Lord said these were characteristics of those who wouldenter the kingdom of God. As He… Continue reading 2-15-24: Emptying of One’s Self
2-2-24: The Gospel of Matthew
“And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: andwhen he was set, his disciples came unto him.”And he opened his mouth, and taughtthem, saying.” Matthew 5:1-2 Matthew, (also called Levi) one of the Lord’s 12 disciples was aJewish tax collector. His name means “gift of God’. After theLord’s death the Holy Spirit led… Continue reading 2-2-24: The Gospel of Matthew