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Our scripture this week is Matthew 5:13-20. Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:19 Jesus gives us a warning in …
Our scripture this week is Matthew 5:13-20. “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by …
Our scripture this week is Matthew 5:13-20. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, …
Our scripture this week is Matthew 5:13-20. “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.”Matthew 5:13 Jesus tells us we are like the stuff the earth is …
“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. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people …
Our scripture this week is Matthew 5:1-12. Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they …
Our scripture this week is Matthew 5:1-12. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, …
Our scripture this week is Matthew 5:1-12. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.Matthew 5:8-9 Jesus tells us more about how we can be blessed by obeying God’s law and treating others as He intended. In these verses He …
Our scripture this week is Matthew 5:1-12. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:6-7 Jesus speaks of two attributes that are necessary for the coming of the kingdom of God – righteousness and mercy. Both of …
Our scripture this week is Matthew 5:1-12. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Matthew 5:4-5 Jesus continues His teaching with explanations of how we are blessed when we have certain attitudes or are in certain situations. Some of these may not sound …