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Take the Leap. Beatitudes. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit For theirs is the kingdom of God Blessed are those who mourn For they will be comforted Blessed are the meak For they will inherit the earth Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness For they will be filled.
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Beatitudes Blessed are the Poor in Spirit For theirs is the kingdom of God Blessed are those who mourn For they will be comforted Blessed are the meak For they will inherit the earth Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness For they will be filled
Blessings Continue • Blessed are the merciful • For they will be shown mercy • Blessed are the pure in heart • For they will see God
Beatitudes • Blessed are the peacemakers • For they will be called the children of God. • Blessed are persecuted because of righteousness. • For they will inherit the kingdom of heaven
Beatitudes • “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. For in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again. It is good for nothing, but to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. They set it on a lampstand to give light to the whole house. In the same way, let your light shine before others. That they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.”
Israel was to be a community that blesses We are to be a community who blesses
Kinds of People • Avoiders • Spectators • Partners
Practical Ideas • Pray for Opportunities to bless • On Sundays, look for people to bless • Invite them to sit with you • Buy them a cup of coffee • Invite them out for lunch