Tag: Beatitudes
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7 Palm Sunday Questions
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9 Five days before the Passover, our Messiah rode down the Mount of Olives as He lived…
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Walking in the Way of the Beatitudes
The only PURE, authentic walk came from a man from Nazareth. A poor carpenter. A man baptized by John. A man who spent 40 days in the wilderness fasting. A man who was tempted as we are—and more. A man who preached with authority. A man who touched lepers, healed the blind, gave song to…
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From heart to God’s promises
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted…
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The cost of a peacemaker
Peace on the Sea of Galilee Abram and Lot journeyed to Bethel (means “House of God”) in the Promised Land. They had great flocks and herds, and the land could not support them. This caused tension among the herdsmen. So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between…
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Jesus loves you
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 Waves spilled into the boat and tossed it like a bobber on a fishing line. A ghost walking towards the boat! Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid. Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you…
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Inherit the earth … Jesus loves you
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Church; a big, well-worn Bible; fishing; watermelon and rhubarb pie; many conversations about Jesus. These are some of my memories of my Momo and Popo. They laughed; they loved; they prayed; they served; they worshipped. They helped plant a church in a poor…
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Possess comfort
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 “Years and years of pain, Lord. What must I learn? What do You have for me to do? I thought You had a different plan for me. I thought I was going to make a difference in the world for You. What can…
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Possess heaven
Ever step back and question what an instructor is saying? Ever question God’s outrageous promises? He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:2-3