The Message of the Cross
Criminals hanging on crosses along Roman roads were common sights for all travelers to witness. It struck fear into the lives of those who saw them, providing a strong deterrent to criminal activity in the Roman Empire. This is why Jesus’ predictions about His coming crucifixion were so incomprehensible to
Blessed are the persecuted (Matthew 5:10)
WEEKLY INTRODUCTION: The theme for the Beatitudes is the same as Jesus’ message throughout His ministry, namely: “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” and the King wants to reign in your heart and rule over our lives now. It is a spiritual kingdom in which we enter through the
Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
WEEKLY INTRODUCTION: The theme for the Beatitudes is the same as Jesus’ message throughout His ministry, namely: “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” and the King wants to reign in your heart and rule over our lives now. It is a spiritual kingdom in which we enter through the
Blessed are the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8)
WEEKLY INTRODUCTION: The theme for the Beatitudes is the same as Jesus’ message throughout His ministry, namely: “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” and the King wants to reign in your heart and rule over our lives now. It is a spiritual kingdom in which we enter through the
Blessed are the merciful (Matthew 5:7)
WEEKLY INTRODUCTION: The theme for the Beatitudes is the same as Jesus’ message throughout His ministry, namely: “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” and the King wants to reign in your heart and rule over our lives now. It is a spiritual kingdom in which we enter through the
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6)
WEEKLY INTRODUCTION: The theme for the Beatitudes is the same as Jesus’ message throughout His ministry, namely: “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” and the King wants to reign in your heart and rule over our lives now. It is a spiritual kingdom in which we enter through the
Blessed are those who are gentle (Mt. 5:5)
WEEKLY INTRODUCTION: The theme for the Beatitudes is the same as Jesus’ message throughout His ministry, namely: “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” which means that it is “right here” and “right now.” It is a spiritual kingdom in which we enter through the gate of REPENTANCE and walk
Blessed are those who mourn (Mt. 5:4)
WEEKLY INTRODUCTION: The theme for the Beatitudes is the same as Jesus’ message throughout His ministry, namely: “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” which means that it is “right here” and “right now.” It is a spiritual kingdom in which we enter through the gate of REPENTANCE and walk
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit (Mt. 5:3)
WEEKLY INTRODUCTION: The theme for the Beatitudes is the same as Jesus’ message throughout His ministry, namely: “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” which means that it is “right here” and “right now.” It is a spiritual kingdom in which we enter through the gate of REPENTANCE and walk
The Song of the Joyful Sojourner (Psalm 119:169-176)
Weekly Introduction: Because the psalmist is living his life according to the precepts of God’s Word, he is able to rejoice in the life God has given him as he successfully navigates the unexpected turns and potential pitfalls of life. I pray that you will sense the joy of the