2 Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit Who Mourn Message by John Piper Scripture: Matthew 5:3-4 Topic: Pride & Humility 3 "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,(poor in spirit) for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.…4 God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the […]

8 Blessed Are the Persecuted The first verse of this beatitude says that the disciples of Jesus can expect to be persecuted for doing good – pursuing holiness or righteousness. Matt. 5:10-12…10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,…for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.11 "God blesses you when people mock you and […]

7 Blessed Are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 “What does ÔÇÿblessed are the peacemakers' mean?” Matthew 5:9 is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in which He says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.”…The Greek word translated “peacemaker” is used in only one other place in the New […]

God wants us to know the truth about blessings Is the Teaching Stupid!…I can still remember the first time I was actually in church as a matter of choice. Sure, I'd been attending church nearly all my life as a young boy raised in the Catholic Church. But I can still remember that first day […]