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Today’s topic . . .

Today’s topic. The BEATITUDES. With what words did John the Baptist and Jesus kick off their ministries?. How many times does the word “beatitude” appear in the Bible?. What in the world is a “beatitude”?. CHRISTIAN COUNTER-CULTURE.

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Today’s topic . . .

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  1. Today’s topic . . . The BEATITUDES

  2. With what words did John the Baptist andJesuskick off their ministries?

  3. How many times does the word “beatitude”appear in the Bible?

  4. What in the world is a “beatitude”?

  5. CHRISTIAN COUNTER-CULTURE 8 essential aspects of Christian character and the blessings that flow from them

  6. SUCCESSin the World’s eyes

  7. BEATITUDE #1

  8. The World says . . . Get rich.

  9. Jesus says . . . Blessed are thepoor in spirit,for theirs is thekingdom of heaven.(Matthew 5:3)

  10. the“already-not yet”

  11. BEATITUDE #2

  12. The World says . . . • Pursue happiness. • Avoid grief and pain.

  13. Jesus says . . . Blessed are those who mourn,for they will becomforted.(Matthew 5:4)

  14. BEATITUDE #3

  15. The World says . . . • Only the strong survive. • The proud rule. • Nice guys finish last.

  16. Jesus says . . . Blessed are themeek,for they willinherit the earth.(Matthew 5:5)

  17. BEATITUDE #4

  18. The World says . . . • There’s no such thing as “right” and “wrong.” • One person can’t make a difference. • Look out for #1.

  19. Jesus says . . . Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they willbe filled.(Matthew 5:6)

  20. to becontinued

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