The disciples were always jockeying for position. They all wanted to be the first, the best, the closest to Jesus with a high position in the Kingdom. So we can imagine their surprise at the answer Jesus gave to the question in Matthew 18:1, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus answered:Continue reading “The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven”
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What Did Jesus Really Teach?
Please take the time to watch this 5 minute video from Richard Rohr author of The Cosmic Christ. For more information on Richard Rohr please visit the website for the Center for Action and Contemplation.
And Who is My Neighbor?
Jesus often taught by asking questions. He also told a good story as a teaching tool (the parables). I chose the Parable of the Good Samaritan as an example of both. This is also a message we need to hear today. It is clear, plain and needs no interpretation. All we need to do isContinue reading “And Who is My Neighbor?”
Going the Extra Mile
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyoneContinue reading “Going the Extra Mile”
A life of humble simplicity
“The life of Christ was a life of humble simplicity, yet how infinitely exalted was his mission. Christ is our example in all things.” — Ellen G. White Dig a Little Deeper: How can you follow Christ in a life of humility and simplicity? Think of specific things you can do.
:) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Jesus, Matthew 5:10, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com Let’s face it, living a righteous, Godly life has never been easy. There has always been opposition. The prophets suffered greatly for their calling. John the Baptist, Jesus and many othersContinue reading “:) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness”
:) Blessed are the peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” — Jesus, Matthew 5:9, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com It seems that many Christians have trouble with the idea of Jesus as a peacemaker and even more trouble with the idea of themselves as peacemakers. After all what can one person in this world doContinue reading “:) Blessed are the peacemakers”
:) Blessed are the pure in heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” –Jesus, Matthew 5:8, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com Blessed are those who see the world through the eyes of love. When our hearts are pure we see a world filled with life, love and oneness. We see God. Dig Deeper: How do we better expressContinue reading “:) Blessed are the pure in heart”
:) Blessed are the Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” –Matthew Jesus, Matthew 5:7, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com If we show mercy to others God will show mercy to us. Scary isn’t it? Digging Deeper Where do you fall short in showing mercy to others? How can you do better?
:) Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Jesus, Matthew 5:3, NIV (New International Version), accessed from BibleGateway.com So who are the poor in spirit? The version of this in Luke 6:20 says simply blessed are the poor. Those poor in the material things of this world have aContinue reading “:) Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”
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