Isaiah 41:8-10 8 “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, 9 I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do Read more »
Matthew 5: 38-42 and Matthew 7:12 — 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’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 Read more »
Matthew 5:13-16 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people Read more »
Matthew 5:9 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Today we are into the second week of exploring some of the basic aspects of the Sermon on the Mount. Specifically, the Beatitudes. These are found in Matthew 5:1-12. As we examine the Beatitudes, we can feel how our life Read more »