The Beatitudes
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: Persecution
Expect Persecution Rejoice in Persecution
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: Making Peace – Matthew 5:9
The Essence of Peacemaking The Path of Peacemaking The Blessing of Peacemaking
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: A Pure Heart – Matthew 5:8
What does it mean to be pure in heart? What does it mean to see God?
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: A Merciful Heart – Matthew 5:7
The Attributes of Mercy The Demonstrations of Mercy The Promise of Mercy
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: Yearning for Holiness – Matthew 5:6
1) What Does it Mean to Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness? 2) Why are Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Blessed? 3) How Do I Cultivate a Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness?
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: Meekness – Matthew 5:5
The Characteristics of Meekness The Pursuit of Meekness The Blessing of Meekness The Glory of Meekness
Jesus and the Path to True Joy: Spiritual Poverty – Matthew 5:3
To be Poor in Spirit means: To recognize your helpless condition To cry out to God for mercy
Jesus and the Path to True Joy – Matthew 5:1-12
The Happiness Jesus Offers is better the the World’s Happiness because: It rests on Spiritual Realities, not Material Realities It focuses on a Transformed Heart, not Modified Behavior It is Enduring, not Circumstantial