The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #17: Where is this spiritual journey taking us? Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. -Matthew 5:9 Ferguson. Tulsa. Dallas. Immigration. Gun laws. Injustice. Personal civil rights. Toss out any of...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #16: Are you seeing God more clearly now? Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. -Matthew 5:8 If Jesus had said, “Blessed are they that are working hard to be good—are morally straight—are aware of their failings,”...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #15: The Mercy of Forgiveness Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. -Matthew 5:7 Two complementary ideas can be found in Jesus’ teaching. The merciful are shown mercy. The forgivers are forgiven. These are not...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #14: What kind of righteousness are you hungering for? Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. -Matthew 5:6 Everyone needs food and water to stay alive. So as Jesus lays out the gospel of...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #13: Have You Given Up the Idea that You Are in Charge? Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. -Matthew 5:5 If you could name one teaching of Jesus that gets people up in arms, it is this simple Beatitude. Nothing...
