Jesus begins his famous Sermon on the Mount with a series of verses known as the Beatitudes. The name comes from the Latin word for “blessings,” and Jesus starts each verse with the word “blessed,” which can also mean “fortunate,” “to be congratulated,” and “happy.” We’re looking at each verse individually, but if you step…
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Two Surveys Worth Pondering
This week we pause our look at the Beatitudes to check out the results of two recent surveys. One comes from Lifeway Research and the other from Pew Research. The Lifeway survey was taken in September 2020, roughly six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the questions were given to 1200 Americans balancing gender, age,…
Read MoreBlessed are Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus begins his Sermon on the Mount with what has become known as the “Beatitudes.” These verses are statements about certain people who are “blessed” or “happy,” and they show the process of transforming from an unsaved enemy of God into a fully devoted follower of Christ. This movement goes beyond…
Read MoreBlessed are the Meek
We’re continuing our look at the Beatitudes. These are the statements made by Jesus at the beginning of his Sermon on the Mount. He’s teaching his disciples who it is that will be blessed and happy in life, and the third statement he makes is: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”…
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