Matthew 5:9 | Blessed are the peacemakers
MATTHEW 5:9BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS The Bible is very much concerned about peace. The Lord Jesus makes mention of those who make peace in the Beatitudes. This is what He says in Matthew 5:9.Matthew 5:9. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of...
Matthew 5:10-12 | Blessed are those who are persecuted
MATTHEW 5:10-12BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED The last Beatitude in the gospel of Matthew reads like this.Matthew 5:10. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.11 Blessed are you when they revile...
Matthew 5:1-12 | The Beatitudes and the fruit of the Spirit (1)
MATTHEW 5:1-12 THE BEATITUDES AND THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (1) We have now studied all the Beatitudes individually. Today, we want to consider them together and see whether there is an internal relationship between these Beatitudes. Is there some kind of order, some...