Pinellas, Florida
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The Second Beatitude Promises Comfort to Those Who Mourn
Regardless of the source of sorrow, those who mourn will not be left without comfort. They may experience the pain, but it will not be forever.
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The Beautitudes are Part of the Sermon on the Mount and are Pearls of Wisdom Spoken by Jesus
This series is based on the Beatitudes recorded in Matthew 5. They are the pearls of wisdom offered to a spiritually starving generation; wisdom that is still greatly needed today.
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Blessings Come to those who are Broken and Humbled before God
Jesus emphasized the inheritance of the kingdom of heaven as a benefit for those who are humble enough to admit their dependence on God. In truth, this is the first step to salvation: acknowledging sin and the inability to self-save. Without this kind of humility, salvation is not available.
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Jesus Modeled Meekness and Included This Attitude of the Heart in the Beatitutdes
By being meek and making a habit of considering others before themselves, believers can be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ. As a result, they will experience and receive everything that cannot be bought: long-term friendships, reconciliation of broken relationships, salvation of loved ones, and more.
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Jesus said that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness would be filled in the fourth Beautitude
There should be no question of the necessity of spiritual food. Nor should one neglect their need for fulfillment. Instead, God desires for them to cry to Him and allow Him to generously provide for their need, just as He promised in the fourth beatitude: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
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A Commitment to Lift the Burden of Another
In the fifth Beautitude, God promises that He will care for the needs of those who set aside their own needs to care for someone else. This kind of attitude comes from a heart that is fully trusting in God.
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In the Sixth Beautitude Jesus Says that the Pure in Heart will See God
Those who keep their hearts pure have the promise of seeing God, that is, the promise of truly knowing and understanding who He is and what He wants to accomplish through them. As described in the sixth Beautitude, God will reveal Himself and make His presence known.
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Jesus Proves Himself as Son of David, Savior and King
The phrase "kingdom of heaven" is used 33 times in Matthew, emphasizing not only the existence of a government outside of the administration of the priests, scribes and religious teachers, but also that Jesus, who is proven as the Son of David, is the King over that kingdom.
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The Spiritual Meaning Behind a Silly Holiday Song Title The Twelve Days of Christmas
The words of The Twelve Days of Christmas appear to be nonsensical. They do however, have significant spiritual meaning.
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