Blessed Are The Merciful
Matthew 5:7 Forgiving other people can be difficult. However, we have every reason to show mercy to others because of the mercy we have been shown in Christ. Listen below to hear more as Pastor Gabe opens up on this topic!
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Matthew 5:6 As we continue in our study of the Beatitudes, we find ourselves at Matthew 5:6. Here, Jesus teaches us that we, as his people, are called to hunger and thirst for righteousness. This means we are to be conformed to God’s will. Listen below to hear more!
Blessed Are The Meek
Matthew 5:5 Meekness is not a virtue that our culture often values. However, Jesus teaches us that it is something we should all strive for. The Lord not only helps us grow into meek followers of Christ, but He also shows us the greatest example of meekness – Christ’s humility on the Cross (Philippians 2). […]
Good Mourning
Matthew 5:4 Mourning is not a typical topic in our culture. We tend to avoid mourning or do our best to get through our grief. But there is something more to it, something that makes the phrase “good mourning” give us pause. Jesus tells us that those who mourn (both over personal loss and the […]
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Matthew 5:1-3 Welcome to The Beatitudes! This is what the beginning section of Matthew 5 is commonly referred to. We are excited to dive deeper into each of these verses! Our first stop is in Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Listener, if you are in […]