Continued From Part Seven… After presenting seven beatitudes, Jesus then spoke about a blessing that the soon to be established Church would experience in great measure for the next 2,000 years. He said in verses 10-12: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute […]
THE “BE” ATTITUDES Matthew 5: 1-12 Part Six
Continued From Part Five… As rare as it is in our world to find people who truly are merciful, it is even rarer to find a person who is truly “pure in heart.” Yet, in Matthew 5:6, Jesus emphasizes the need for His followers to be just that. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Of […]