The great commandment is the single most important thing we can embrace as we follow Jesus. In our journey through the Bible this year have you noticed how our messages are building on previous passages we have explored? This is the pattern we see in scripture called progressive revelation. God reveals his will, then builds…
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Jesus declared that the pure in heart would be blessed. How does this work? And what does it mean to be pure in heart? Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 (ESV) Pure in heart When something is pure, it is complete without any contaminant or alloy. When the…
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“The meek will inherit the earth.” That’s what Jesus said (Matthew 5:5). And on so many levels it makes no sense! How do we see it? The dealmaker gets things done. To the victor go the spoils. Being assertive and even aggressive in some instances ensures the greatest result. Taking calculated risks often brings great…
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Being poor in spirit doesn’t sound like a blessing at all. Does anyone really want to be poor in any area of their lives? What does it mean to be blessed? A quick overview of the beatitudes sees the word blessed used repeatedly. On the surface, to be blessed means to be happy but it’s…
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