“Blessed are those who are persecuted” – Matthew 5:10-12 What does it mean to be persecuted? What does it mean to be systematically oppressed or harassed for “righteousness sake?” How should we consider other’s reactions to our foolish and sinful lifestyles as believers? Is this persecution too? What rewards await those who truly live like...
“Blessed are the peacemakers” – Matthew 5:9 What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Does peace have a correspondence in the character of God? And…what is peace? What reward are peacemakers given? What are the implications and applications of peacemaking in a world filled with strife and contention? Enjoy this sermon from the Compass...
“Blessed are the pure in heart” – Matthew 5:8 What does it mean to be pure in heart? How are we to interpret the role of the “heart” in our lives? Can our own hearts really deceive us and cause us to become hardened? What can we learn from the science of purification? If we...
