How do I respond to someone’s requests? Jesus says, Say … simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:37 […]
Sermon on Mount
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My eyes can get me into all sorts of trouble. When speaking of adultery, Jesus connects the heart with the eye. But I tell you […]
When Jesus says, anyone who is angry with a brother or sister, will be subject to judgment. Matthew 5v22 Many feel condemned. I have been […]
Many struggle with the Bible, especially the Old Testament. So, what was Jesus’ view? “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law […]
What is it that makes a person shine? You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew […]
What does Jesus mean by – “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made […]
There is nothing like persecution to raise indignation, Yet Jesus said, Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom […]
If Jesus is the prince of peace, why is there so much conflict in the world? Jesus himself said, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they […]
There is an ambition that the Lord applauds. He says, But let the one who boasts boast about this: That they have the understanding to […]
What is mercy in our day? Jesus said, Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7 Mercy is not something we […]
Jesus values righteousness. He said, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 I assume righteousness means […]
When Jesus says, ‘The poor in spirit’, ‘those who mourn’ and ‘the meek’ are blessed, he affirms Micah’s summary, ‘He has shown you …what […]
Jesus can be bewildering- Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5v5 This seems unrealistic, but Jesus goes further, Do not […]
When can I mourn? At a funeral, I am often asked not to wear black because the person who has passed wants their friends to […]
Many project strength and success, but Jesus says, Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5v3 Jesus was […]