Podcasts about beatitude

What if the greatest danger to your faith isn't persecution?What if it's comfort?This Sunday we'll wrap up our series A Beautiful Life by exploring Jesus' final Beatitude and asking why the earliest Christians were considered dangerous, what it means to stay faithful when it costs you something, and why a life shaped by Jesus will always feel a little strange in a world committed to normal.

This week InObscuria exhumes those unmarked graves of unsigned artists! These bands may not have been signed to a major or gained internationally distributed success, but they were all rock stars to those lucky enough to hear and see them! Anyone who's ever been in a band and played local/regional shows knows that some of the best live acts and musicians (and friends) are met through sharing bills with other acts. We hope we turn you on to some great music that you may have otherwise never had a chance to hear! New to InObscuria? Every week your two hosts crawl down to the crypts to exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. These are artists that are all amazing, but lost to most of the world. If you were there, you know! If you dig it… go dig it up and buy it! Support these artists and keep your devil horns high in the air! Songs this week include: Ghost Of You – “Heartbreak Creepin (feat. Tuk Smith)” from Heartbreak Creepin – Single (2022) Ghost of You I Love Rich – “Wake Up, Let Me Rock You” from Respect The Rich (2014) I Love Rich ELEMENT 117 – “You Gotta Get Away” from You Gotta Get Away - Single (2024) 117 Bliss – “Dreams And Fantasies” from Beatitude (1996) Planeside – “Dead & Gone” from Under The Circumstances, It's Not Such A Bad Idea… (2008) Planeside Dayroom – “Contagious” from Contagious (1996) Dayroom Leilani Kilgore – “Snake In The Grass” from Snake In The Grass - Single (2025) Leilani Kilgore Sunbrain – “Not So Stranger” from Good Side (1994) Sunbrain Toecutter – “Beer Song” from Toecutter (1993)   Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

The first six beatitudes lead up to this final character challenge in Jesus' beloved Sermon on the Mount. Digging into this peace-producing subject unearths deeper mysteries than you would expect. Get ready to receive some revelation that will change your life!Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net The “Catholic Project” website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel.Get Mike Shreve's book revealing the spiritual identity of the sons and daughters of God: WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in ChristMike Shreve's other podcast Revealing the True Light—a study on comparative religion subjects, as well as mysterious or controversial biblical subjects: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/revealingthetruelight

The Beatitudes | Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted What does it mean to be blessed when following Jesus costs us something? In the final Beatitude, Jesus makes a surprising promise: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness.” In a world that often values comfort, approval, and acceptance, Jesus teaches that living for His Kingdom may bring opposition—but it also reveals where our true citizenship lies. This message explores why persecution is not a sign of God's absence, but often evidence of a life shaped by His Kingdom. As we look at the example of Jesus and the witness of Scripture, we discover that faithfulness to Christ may create friction with the values of the world, yet God's blessing remains upon those who stand firm. In this message we reflect on: • Why persecution is the final Beatitude and how it completes Jesus' teaching • The difference between personal righteousness and Kingdom righteousness • How Jesus Himself experienced rejection, suffering, and opposition • Why following God's ways can bring us into conflict with the values of the world • The connection between peacemaking, righteousness, and persecution • How believers can remain joyful and faithful when facing resistance for their faith The Beatitudes paint a picture of the kind of people God is forming—people who are poor in spirit, merciful, pure in heart, and committed to His Kingdom. As these qualities grow within us, they inevitably challenge the values of a broken world. Yet Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom belongs to those who remain faithful, even when obedience comes at a cost. This final Beatitude points us beyond temporary approval and toward the eternal reward found in Christ.

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Our Daily Scripture Readings and Reflection: What do the Beatitudes have to do with the pro-life movement? Everything. In today's reflection, Frank Pavone explains how each Beatitude points us toward a deeper commitment to defend human life, especially the lives of unborn children threatened by abortion. From mercy and justice to courage and peacemaking, Jesus gives us the blueprint for building a culture of life.

We continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount and come now to the Beatitude of meekness. This is a quality of the Christian that is often misunderstood and overlooked. Yet, we work to consider the Biblical understanding of the word and also see many examples in the Scripture of men and women who displayed this. Jesus himself is the chief example, for he did not revile and threaten when he was unjustly tried and crucified, but entrusted himself to the Father.

In this sermon, Kyle Young opens up the Beatitude “Blessed are the Pacifist” or more commonly known as “Blessed are the Peacemakers”. What does Jesus mean by this statement? How are we to practically reflect our Father in Heaven who has made peace with us through the cross of Christ? Listen in to learn more about this often overlook quality blessed by Jesus.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the importance of essential Christian doctrine, which sets the line of demarcation between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the cults.Hank also answers the following questions:Why is giving a blessing in the morning considered a curse in Proverbs 27:14? Pam - Due West, SC (3:01)I divorced while I was an unbeliever, under illegitimate grounds. How long must I stay open to reconciliation? Robert - Sacramento, CA (5:56)What does it mean to be created “in the image of God?” Joe - Omaha, NE (15:11)Beatitude in Revelation 22:14. Is it supposed to read blessed are those who do the commandments or those who wash their robes? Herb - AB (18:58)People say that the King James Bible is the fully inspired Word of God. Is that true? What is the best Bible translation to read? Herb - AB (20:27)Where does the Bible say that those who die without Christ have eternal condemnation? Tom - Newark, DE (24:13)

What does it mean to be poor in spirit—and why is it the pivot of human life and history? In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood explains how the Beatitudes describe the inner life of Christ formed in the believer, not a checklist of steps. Focusing on the first Beatitude, Steve traces the root of human suffering to pride in Genesis, connects it to modern moral relativism, marriage struggles, and end-times warnings, and shows why humility before God is essential today. A timely call to dethrone the self and live fully united to Christ. For more resources, visit us online at www.BibleforCatholics.com.

The Mount // Week 1 // The Posture of God's Kingdom (Beatitudes 1-4) Pastor Ashley Wilkerson   Matthew 4:12 NIV 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee.   Matthew 5:1–6 NIV 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.   The Kingdom of God begins where self-sufficiency ends.   BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV   Greek: ptōchos (πτωχός) - Someone with nothing to give.   BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE   BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV   BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV - FEELING NOT FLEEING   BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV - FEELING NOT FLEEING BEATITUDE 3 — “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV   Greek: praus (πραΰς) - strength under control   BEATITUDE 3 — “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV - STRENGTH THAT IS STEERED   BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV - FEELING NOT FLEEING BEATITUDE 3 — “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV - STRENGTH THAT IS STEERED BEATITUDE 4 — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 NIV   BEATITUDE 4 — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 NIV - CRAVING WHAT COUNTS   BEATITUDE 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NIV - GRASPING ONTO GRACE BEATITUDE 2 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 NIV - FEELING NOT FLEEING BEATITUDE 3 — “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV - STRENGTH THAT IS STEERED BEATITUDE 4 — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 NIV - CRAVING WHAT COUNTS

The Mount (Week 2) - The People of God's Kingdom (Beatitudes 5-8) Matthew 5:1-12 NIV 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. James 2:17-18 NIV  17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. Beatitude 5 - Matthew 5:7 NIV  Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Beatitude 6 - Matthew 5:8 NIV Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. James 1:5-8 NIV 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. Beatitude 7 - Matthew 5:9 NIV Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Romans 8:5-6 NIV 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Colossians 3:15 NIV 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. Matthew 5:10–12 NIV  10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Beatitude 8 - Matthew 5:10NIV 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/22/26), Hank shares on the illumination principle on reading the Bible for all its worth and critiques Bill Maher's flawed wooden literal interpretation of the talking snake in the Book of Genesis.Hank also answers the following questions:   Was polygamy, plural marriage, and concubinage ever acceptable by God? Ross - Salt Lake City, UT (6:49)What does it mean to be created “in the image of God?” Joe - Omaha, NE (15:11)Beatitude in Revelation 22:14. Is it supposed to read blessed are those who do the commandments or those who wash their robes? Herb - AB (18:58)People say that the King James Bible is the fully inspired Word of God. Is that true? What is the best Bible translation to read? Herb - AB (20:27)Where does the Bible say that those who die without Christ have eternal condemnation? Tom - Newark, DE (24:13)

Jason looks at the final Beatitude from The Sermon On The Mount. "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"

Living The Beatitude Life | Matthew 5 | Apostle Cathy Coppola Are you living a life that is truly pleasing to the Father? In this powerful service from April 9, 2026, Apostle Cathy Coppola dives into the foundational teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5: The Beatitudes. Jesus didn't just give His disciples a set of rules; He gave them a beautiful pronouncement of how a Christian should live to reflect the atmosphere of Heaven. The Beatitude Life is a roadmap for the radical, sold-out believer who desires to walk in the utmost favor and authority of God.

Living The Beatitude Life | Matthew 5 | Apostle Cathy Coppola Are you living a life that is truly pleasing to the Father? In this powerful service from April 9, 2026, Apostle Cathy Coppola dives into the foundational teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5: The Beatitudes. Jesus didn't just give His disciples a set of rules; He gave them a beautiful pronouncement of how a Christian should live to reflect the atmosphere of Heaven. The Beatitude Life is a roadmap for the radical, sold-out believer who desires to walk in the utmost favor and authority of God.

We begin a walk through the Sermon on the Mount with a look at the Beatitude.

In a world that often demands "an eye for an eye," Jesus calls His followers to a radical alternative: Mercy. In today's message, we dive deep into the fifth Beatitude found in Matthew 5:7: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." We explore what it truly means to be "blessed" (makarios) and why mercy is much more than just holding back a punch—it is the active, gracious pursuit of another person's well-being, even when they don't deserve it. In this sermon, we cover: ✅ The Meaning of Blessing: Why spiritual thriving is different from material prosperity. ✅ The Anatomy of Mercy: How mercy withholds judgment and extends unexpected blessings. ✅ The Barriers to Mercy: How resentment and envy harden our hearts and how to break free. ✅ Practical Steps: How to cultivate a merciful heart by looking at the cross of Christ. If you've ever struggled to forgive someone who hurt you, or if you find yourself trapped in the cycle of resentment, this message is for you.

This is the eleventh lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers Christ's Advancement to Beatitude by Ascension, Not Incarnation, The Regalizing and Sanctifying of Heaven Itself, Christ, Not a Priest on Earth, Copies and Shadows of the True Tabernacle, and Vos on The Vertical and Horizontal Aspects of Typology. Reformed Academy

This is the eleventh lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 Christ's Advancement to Beatitude by Ascension, Not Incarnation 06:31 The Regalizing and Sanctifying of Heaven Itself 09:42 Christ, Not a Priest on Earth 13:17 Copies and Shadows of the True Tabernacle 15:38 Vos on The Vertical and Horizontal Aspects of Typology 25:26 The Use of Tupos in Hebrews 8:5 and 9:24 Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/th... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #heaven #hebrews #reformedtheology #biblestudy

Pastor Bill Lagerquist brings a message from our Beatitude sermon series our of Matthew 5:9

We have just finished learning, through the beatitudes, what the blessed life in the Kingdom of Heaven looks like for faithful disciples. And while the future promises of inheritance, comfort, satisfaction, and mercy are things we can hang our hope on... What difference does being a beatitude disciple make today? We'll see that our blessed life as a Beatitude disciple allows the world to taste and see God's glory. - Pastor Arek O'ConnellSupport the show

In a world that screams for us to promote ourselves, defend our rights, and "win" at any cost, Jesus offers a counter-cultural promise: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." But what does it actually mean to be meek? Is it just being a "doormat," or is it something far more powerful? In this study of the third Beatitude, we explore why meekness isn't the absence of power, but power under the control of trust in God. The Secret of "Makarios": Why "blessed" is a joyful flourishing that grows beneath the surface of your life, even when you don't feel it. Meekness vs. Weakness: How meekness is rooted in our "vertical" relationship with God, allowing us to let go of our egos and the need to constantly justify ourselves. Inheriting the Earth: Why the meek are actually the ones who enjoy life now—because they aren't driven by fear, rivalry, or the need for control. The Model of Christ: How looking at Jesus's strength and kindness on the cross empowers us to respond to others with patience and self-restraint.

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We continue our sermon series in Matthew and look at the second Beatitude. in this sermon we will learn . . . 1️⃣ What it means to be blessed Many people think blessing means good circumstances or feeling happy. But the biblical word makarios points to a deeper, God-rooted kind of flourishing. 2️⃣ What Jesus means by mourning Jesus isn't talking about mild sadness. He's speaking about deep, genuine brokenness—over our sin and over the pain caused by a fallen world. 3️⃣ The comfort God promises God meets us in our grief, not just after it ends. Through Jesus, we find salvation, strength, growth, and a peace that surpasses understanding. 4️⃣ What we learn about grief as disciples Grief isn't weakness. It's part of following Jesus, growing spiritually, and becoming people who can comfort others with the comfort we receive.

The sermon concludes with the eighth Beatitude—blessed are the persecuted—for righteousness' sake, emphasizing that true happiness is found not in avoiding suffering but in enduring it with joy, as it signifies a faithful life aligned with Christ. Drawing from Matthew 5:10–12, the message underscores that persecution, though painful, is a divine validation of one's faith, echoing the suffering of Old Testament prophets and early Christians, and pointing to the ultimate reward in heaven. The preacher connects this beatitude to the broader biblical narrative of God's redemptive plan, including the rapture, the tribulation, the millennial reign of Christ, and the final new creation, where suffering will be no more. He encourages believers to embrace persecution as a sign of salvation, to remain faithful in witness despite ridicule, and to find hope in the promise of eternal life, where the faithful will reign with Christ and experience a glory far surpassing any earthly happiness.

Jesus' 7th Beatitude, His Upside-Down Blessing, is to be called "a son of God." Isn't that a wonderful way for someone to refer to you? How can you receive this blessing? By being a peacemaker. How can you do that? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 5:92 Corinthians 5:17-21Romans 5:1Ephesians 6:15To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. The beauty of this Beatitude is that the blessing is not in receiving this kind of mercy, but in giving it away. There's a kind of blessing reserved only for those who have learned the divine art of giving others mercy. This week, we explore the symptoms of an unforgiving heart and how mercy shows us a better way.

Send a text In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we slow down over Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus isn't promoting paranoia, a victim mindset, or picking fights—He's preparing apprentices for what happens when Kingdom life collides with the values of the world. We explore what “persecuted” means in the original language, why Jesus qualifies it as suffering for righteousness (not for being difficult), and why He repeats the same promise as the first Beatitude: “theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” This episode helps you discern persecution versus consequences, resist bitterness or performative martyrdom, and remain rooted in the present-tense reality of God's Kingdom—even when faithfulness costs you. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Out of all the Beatitudes, this might be the hardest for us to grasp. Is there any other verse in the Bible that goes against the ethos of our age more than this one? Our world just doesn't work this way. But Jesus invites us into something more. This week, we talk about meekness and how our world desperately needs followers of Jesus who believe and embody this Beatitude.

Enter into the heart of Christ through the Beatitudes from the Gospel of Matthew (5:3–12).In this peaceful, follow-along prayer, we slowly meditate on each Beatitude — asking the Lord to form in us a spirit of humility, mercy, purity, and courage. Set to calming instrumental music, this video is designed to help you:• Begin or end your day in quiet reflection• Pray slowly through the words of Jesus• Invite deeper conversion of heart• Rest in God's promises of eternal happinessThe Beatitudes reveal the path to true blessedness — not worldly success, but holiness. As you pray, ask the Holy Spirit to shape your heart according to Christ.Prayer Focus:“Blessed are the poor in spirit…Blessed are the merciful…Blessed are the pure in heart…”May these sacred words reorder our desires and lead us closer to the Kingdom of Heaven.Subscribe to RosaryMindedFor daily Rosary prayers, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Morning & Evening Prayer, and Catholic meditations rooted in Scripture and Tradition.Pray with us. Grow with us. Walk toward Heaven together.#Beatitudes #CatholicPrayer #SermonOnTheMount #ChristianMeditation #RosaryMinded #DailyPrayer #matthew5 Credits:Music: Eleven LabsImages: Canvas

Pastor Noah continues with the 6th Beatitude in our series, The Sermon On The Mount!

All of us want the “Good Life”.  A life with less stress, less problems and more blessings. Over coming weeks, we will be looking at what God and His Word have to say about the good life. When we are living the “good life” we will have Jesus' beatitudes. Today's Beatitude teaches us that we are to love others even when we are persecuted in order to have the good life.  #fsbccoalinga #coalinga #fsbcsermon Contact us at TheWordInfusion@gmail.com with your comments, questions or praises.  Let us know how our podcast has blessed, encouraged or helped you.  Join us on our Facebook pages at http://www.facebook.com/fsbccoalinga & http://www.facebook.com/..  Help us to grow a community that infuses the Word of God into their lives each day.  Follow us on Twitter @TheWordInfusion or @fsbccoalinga .  To support this ministry click on: https://giving.myamplify.io//app/giving/fsbccoalinga or copy and paste it into your web browser.

(1:48) Bible Study: Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 (6:56) Why is today a day special to St Joseph? (13:53) Ground Hog Day and Candlemas connection? Letters: Why was Jesus chastised for our sins? What is the Traditional Latin Mas and the Mass that is in English? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (24:00) Break 1 (25:16) Word of the Day - "Blessed: Phones: (35:34) Joseph - Could you explain Chakras and what is wrong with them? (40:20) Regina - are the first and last Beatitude are in the present tense and the rest are in the future? (44:25) Fr. Simon sings and plays the song "Ground Hog"

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a Support CTK and LSU: www.ctklsu.org/give

Blessed Are — Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (The Blessing of Humility) Description: In this message from the Blessed Are series, Pastor Eric backs up to the foundation of the Beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” He explains that “poor” is not material poverty, but spiritual neediness—an honest recognition of our emptiness, our sin, and our inability to rescue ourselves. This poverty of spirit is not humiliation for humiliation's sake; it is the doorway to salvation and the beginning of a life shaped by humility. Pastor Eric contrasts true humility with self-righteousness through Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18). The Pharisee “prays with himself,” measuring goodness against others and reinforcing his own pride. The tax collector, crushed by the weight of sin, pleads for mercy—and Jesus says that man goes home justified. The message presses home a simple reality: no one becomes right with God by comparison, effort, religion, or image-management. The only standard is Jesus Christ, and the only way into the kingdom is through Him. From there, Pastor Eric shows how humility doesn't end at conversion—it continues as the posture of the Christian life. Believers move from desperate need for salvation to a desperate hunger and thirst for righteousness: not to prove worth, but to live from grace. Pride cuts us off from grace; humility keeps us connected to the throne where mercy restores and grace enables. The call is both to the unbeliever (come to Christ and receive the water of life) and to the believer (stay humble, stay hungry, keep coming back to Jesus when you fall). Key Scriptures (NKJV): Matthew 5:3; Luke 18:9–14; Romans 3:10, 23; John 14:6; Matthew 7:13–14; Ephesians 2:1; Matthew 5:6; James 4:6; Hebrews 4:16; Isaiah 55:1–2; Romans 8:1. Highlights: What “poor in spirit” actually means: spiritual neediness, not material lack. Why humility is the foundation of every other Beatitude. The Pharisee vs. the tax collector: self-righteousness vs. justification. The true standard of goodness is Jesus, not the person beside you. Salvation is received, not earned—Jesus is the door, and the way is narrow. The difference between self-righteousness (proving) and true righteousness (hungering). Mercy restores when we fall; grace empowers us to walk in righteousness. Pride cuts off grace; humility keeps us connected to the throne of grace. Next Steps: Ask yourself two questions: Have I truly come to Jesus in poverty of spirit—owning my sin and receiving Him as my only Savior? As a believer, am I trying to prove righteousness, or am I staying humble and staying hungry for Christ to fill me again? Bring your sin, your shame, and your need to Jesus—then keep coming back for mercy and enabling grace to live like Him.

In the Beatitudes, Jesus radically redefines what it means to be blessed. The world teaches us that blessing looks like success, strength, health, and having life under control. But when Jesus looks out over the crowd on the mountain, He sees the poor, the grieving, the weary, and the broken. And He calls them blessed. Not because their lives are working, but because the kingdom of heaven has come near to them. The Beatitudes sound wrong to us because they expose our hearts. By nature, we do not want to be poor in spirit, meek, or mourning. We want to justify ourselves, manage appearances, and prove our worth before God and others. As the prophet Micah reminds us, we often assume God wants religious performance. But the Lord desires humility, a people who walk honestly before Him, knowing who He is and who we are not. In this way, the Beatitudes function as God's Law. They reveal our spiritual poverty and collapse every attempt at self-made righteousness. They leave us with empty hands. Yet they also lead us directly to the Gospel. Jesus is the truly blessed One. He is poor in spirit, meek, merciful, and persecuted for righteousness' sake. He fulfills every Beatitude in His own life, death, and resurrection. And what He fulfills, He freely gives. The Beatitudes are not instructions for how to earn God's favor. They are promises describing what is already true for those who are in Christ. Even now, believers possess the kingdom of heaven. Even now, they are comforted with forgiveness and filled with Christ's righteousness, often hidden under weakness and the cross. This blessing becomes especially concrete at the Lord's Table. There, the poor in spirit come with nothing to offer and receive everything. Christ gives His true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of sins. Holy Communion is the Beatitudes made tangible, mercy placed on the tongue and peace given as a gift. Finally, the Beatitudes lift our eyes toward heaven, where all that is hidden will be revealed. Mourning will turn to joy. Hunger will give way to fullness. Suffering will be transformed into glory. Until that day, Christ continues to gather His Church, not to reward the strong, but to bless the needy with this sure promise. Yours is the kingdom of heaven. ----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService

In the Beatitudes, Jesus radically redefines what it means to be blessed. The world teaches us that blessing looks like success, strength, health, and having life under control. But when Jesus looks out over the crowd on the mountain, He sees the poor, the grieving, the weary, and the broken. And He calls them blessed. Not because their lives are working, but because the kingdom of heaven has come near to them. The Beatitudes sound wrong to us because they expose our hearts. By nature, we do not want to be poor in spirit, meek, or mourning. We want to justify ourselves, manage appearances, and prove our worth before God and others. As the prophet Micah reminds us, we often assume God wants religious performance. But the Lord desires humility, a people who walk honestly before Him, knowing who He is and who we are not. In this way, the Beatitudes function as God's Law. They reveal our spiritual poverty and collapse every attempt at self-made righteousness. They leave us with empty hands. Yet they also lead us directly to the Gospel. Jesus is the truly blessed One. He is poor in spirit, meek, merciful, and persecuted for righteousness' sake. He fulfills every Beatitude in His own life, death, and resurrection. And what He fulfills, He freely gives. The Beatitudes are not instructions for how to earn God's favor. They are promises describing what is already true for those who are in Christ. Even now, believers possess the kingdom of heaven. Even now, they are comforted with forgiveness and filled with Christ's righteousness, often hidden under weakness and the cross. This blessing becomes especially concrete at the Lord's Table. There, the poor in spirit come with nothing to offer and receive everything. Christ gives His true Body and Blood for the forgiveness of sins. Holy Communion is the Beatitudes made tangible, mercy placed on the tongue and peace given as a gift. Finally, the Beatitudes lift our eyes toward heaven, where all that is hidden will be revealed. Mourning will turn to joy. Hunger will give way to fullness. Suffering will be transformed into glory. Until that day, Christ continues to gather His Church, not to reward the strong, but to bless the needy with this sure promise. Yours is the kingdom of heaven. ----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService

The new attitude of Beatitude

Read OnlineWhen Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:1–3The Beatitudes call us to the heights of morality and holiness. Those who live according to these divine precepts are blessed beyond measure. The promises to those who live this high calling are great: They become children of God and inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Furthermore, they receive comfort, satisfaction, mercy, purity, and peace. Though the rewards are great, so are the requirements: spiritual poverty, holy sorrow, meekness, longing for righteousness, a merciful heart, purity, peacemaking, and patient endurance during persecution.The Beatitudes reveal the culmination of God's moral teaching and the highest revelation of the Christian life. To fully appreciate their significance, it is helpful to understand the history of moral revelation. Doing so is more than a history lesson on God's deepening revelation, it also reveals the path for our spiritual journey toward perfection.Morality begins with the Natural Law—the innate understanding of right and wrong written on the human heart. This Law is from God and is often described as living in accord with right reason or common sense. All people have access to this moral law within their own consciences, enabling them to recognize God as the Creator, honor Him, respect human dignity and the common good, and refrain from acts such as murder, theft, and deception. Though universally present in all people, sin and our fallen human nature cloud our ability to clearly see and follow that law.In the Old Testament, God slowly revealed Himself and called His people to greater holiness and moral living by adding to the Natural Law through revelation. From Abraham and his descendants, God raised up Moses through whom He revealed the Ten Commandments—a concise moral code rooted in Natural Law but explicitly revealed by God that called His chosen people to right worship, justice, and love for one's neighbor.Through the prophets—such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel—God called Israel to move beyond mere external observance of the law to an interior conversion of heart. Isaiah emphasized the virtues of justice and mercy, Jeremiah prophesied a new covenant in which God's law would be written on the hearts of His people, and Ezekiel promised that God would give His people a new heart and a new spirit, enabling them to follow His statutes.The wisdom literature—Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom, Sirach—deepened the understanding of moral life by revealing moral gifts, such as the Fear of the Lord, the blessedness of righteousness, and the call to trust in God's providence and live a virtuous life.The Beatitudes elevate all laws of the Old Covenant. Jesus not only calls us to profound holiness, He also provides the means to achieve it through His Sacrifice, transmitted through the grace of the Sacraments. To live the Beatitudes is to live in imitation of Christ, who perfectly embodied all virtues in His life, Passion, and Resurrection. Hence, the Beatitudes are not only a moral code we must follow, they are a participation in and union with the Son of God, Who lived the Beatitudes to perfection.As we ponder the Beatitudes, reflect today on their high and glorious calling, as well as their rewards. Sometimes, reading the Beatitudes can leave us discouraged, as we are aware of how far we are away from perfecting them. Dispel discouragement and know that these new divine precepts are attainable by grace. Set your eyes on the heights of perfection and open yourself to the abundant grace offered. Doing so will not only result in glorious spiritual rewards in this life, it will also result in the greatest eternal rewards in Heaven.Lord of perfection, You lived the Beatitudes to the fullest during Your life on earth and continue to manifest those perfections from Heaven. Please open my heart to Your grace and fill me with Your Holy Spirit, so that I may answer the call to the new and glorious moral state to which I am called. Empower me to live fully immersed in and guided by Your Sacrificial Love. Help me to inspire others to embrace this path of holiness, so that we may journey together toward the eternal joy of Your Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You!  Image: Église Saint-Martin de Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Preaching for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Rhonda Miska offers a reflection on perceiving the world through the Beautitudes, allowing them to shift our attention from power and success to mercy, justice, and love: "Through Jesus' presence within us, we can put on the Beatitudes and see ourselves and the world clearly, as Jesus sees. And when we see clearly, we can choose love instead of fear, choose nonviolence instead of harm, choose community instead of isolation."Rhonda Miska is a preacher, teacher, spiritual director, writer, and lay ecclesial minister. She serves as Communication Director at the Church of St. Timothy and is a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis. She is the founder and co-convener of the Catholic Women's Preaching Circle, a peer community of Catholic women supporting and accompanying one another in breaking open God's Word. She serves as the Lead Cohort Facilitator of PROCLAIM, a 22-month formation program for Catholic women in preaching and ministry of the Word.Visit https://www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02012026 to learn more about Rhonda, to view her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

It's Beatitude Week! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including a reading from Zephaniah about the day of the Lord and the beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:50Reading 1 - Zephaniah 2: 3; 3:12-13Psalm 146: 6-10Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 26-31Gospel - Matthew 5: 1-12a This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

What if resistance is proof that you're living out your faith correctly? In the final Beatitude, Jesus reframes persecution as a pathway to joy, authority, and spiritual maturity. This episode explores why obedience invites opposition, how subtle attacks test conviction, and what faithful leaders must be prepared for. Press play to discover why persecution isn't failure, it's formation. Key Takeaways To Listen ForHow persecution can actually signal obedience rather than failureThe subtle ways spiritual resistance shows up through doubt, exclusion, and dismissalWhy joy grounded in Christ remains steady even when circumstances changeWhat faithfulness reveals in others when it challenges comfort or compromiseHow enduring opposition shapes resilient, long-term Christian leadershipResources Mentioned In This EpisodeEP280: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit EP284: Blessed are Those Who Mourn EP289: Blessed are the Meek EP292: Blessed are those who HungerEP297: Blessed are the Merciful with Joe Thompson and Travis RevelleEP309: Blessed are the Pure In Heart with Joe Thompson and Travis RevelleEP310: Blessed are the Peacemakers with Joe Thompson and Travis RevelleConnect With UsMaster your context with real results leadership training!To learn more, visit our website at www.greatsummit.com.For tax, bookkeeping, or accounting help, contact Dr. Nate's team at www.theincometaxcenter.com or send an email to info@theincometaxcenter.com.Follow Dr. Nate on His Social MediaLinkedIn: Nate Salah, Ph.DInstagram: @natesalah Facebook: Nate SalahTikTok: @drnatesalahClubhouse: @natesalah

Send us a text In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we slow down over Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” In a tribalized world shaped by algorithms, outrage, and echo chambers, Jesus calls His disciples into a strength that doesn't need to dominate. We unpack what “meek” (praeis) really means—gentleness with backbone, power under control—and why Jesus links it to the promise of inheritance rather than conquest. You'll hear how this Beatitude echoes Psalm 37, why meekness is a form of resistance against online manipulation, and what it looks like to live with conviction without contempt. We'll end with simple practices to help you train meekness in your speech, your reactions, and your digital life. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

St. Isaac the Syrian is not offering speculation about the afterlife. He is unveiling the inner logic of existence itself, now and forever. He begins, characteristically, not with heaven, but with humility—because for him humility is not a moral ornament but the measure of reality. You do not know humility, he says, by what you think of yourself when you are alone. You know it only when your self-image is wounded. If accusation disturbs you, if injustice burns you inwardly, then humility has not yet reached the marrow. This is not condemnation but diagnosis. Humility, for Isaac, is not self-accusation performed in safety; it is the quiet endurance of being diminished without revolt. Only such a heart can bear God. From this point, Isaac lifts the veil on Christ's words about the “many mansions” of the Father's house. He dismantles our spatial and competitive imagination. Heaven is not a collection of separate dwellings, not a hierarchy of visible comparisons. There is one dwelling, one place, one vision, one light. God is not divided. Beatitude is not parceled out. The diversity lies not in God's gift but in our capacity to receive it. Isaac reaches for images of profound simplicity. The sun shines equally upon all, yet each person receives its light according to the health of his eyes. A single lamp illumines an entire house, yet its light is experienced differently depending on where one stands. The source is undivided. The radiance is simple. What differs is the vessel. Heaven, then, is not the multiplication of rewards but the full revelation of what the soul has become capable of receiving. This is where Isaac's teaching becomes both consoling and terrifying. Consoling, because there is no envy in the Kingdom. No one with a lesser measure will see the greater measure of another. There will be no sorrow born of comparison, no awareness of loss, no inner accusation that another has been given more. Each soul will delight fully in what it has been made able to contain. God will not be experienced as deprivation by anyone who is in Him. But it is terrifying because Isaac makes clear that this capacity is not arbitrary. It is formed. It is disciplined. It is shaped through humility, suffering, obedience, and purification of the heart. The same divine light that gives joy to one will reveal limitation to another. The difference is not external but interior. Heaven does not change us at the threshold; it unveils us. Isaac goes further. He insists that the world to come will not operate by a different logic than this one. The structure of reality is already set. Knowledge beyond sense, perception beyond images, understanding beyond words—these already exist in seed form. Ignorance remains for a time, but it is not eternal. There is an appointed moment when ignorance is abolished and the mysteries that are now guarded by silence are revealed. Silence, here, is not absence but reverence. God is not fully disclosed to the undisciplined mind. Finally, Isaac draws a stark boundary. There is no middle realm. A person belongs either wholly to the realm above or wholly to the realm below. Yet even within each realm, there are degrees. This is not contradiction but coherence. Union or separation is absolute; experience within each state is varied. One is either turned toward God or away from Him, but the depth of that turning—or that refusal—determines the quality of one's existence. What Isaac is pressing upon us is this: life is the slow formation of our capacity for God. Salvation is not merely forgiveness; it is vision. Judgment is not an external sentence; it is the unveiling of what the soul can bear. Humility is not preparation for heaven—it is already participation in its light. And the tragedy of sin is not punishment imposed from without, but the shrinking of the heart's ability to receive the One who gives Himself entirely. In St. Isaac's vision, God remains eternally simple, undivided, and radiant. The question that decides everything is not how much God gives, but how much we have allowed ourselves to be healed, emptied, and enlarged to receive Him. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:04:59 susan: Hi I'm trying to transition from liturgy or hours on the phone to the 4 volume books.  Can anone tell me what week we are currently in?  tx 00:05:20 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Humility Real? - how heart reacts when another wounds us Is our understanding of the Kingdom and its light childish or rooted in mature faith Do we desire the kingdom or look for an in-between state Do we teach others before we are healed? Enemy is subtle - vainglorious to focus on sin or temptation. Should focus on virtue. Resolve and labor tied together Virtue must be practiced otherwise we are like a fledgling without feathers Humility, fervor, tears can be lost through negligence Affliction should ultimately give way to hope. Should not seek ways to avoid the cross Begin with courage.  Don't divide the soul but trust God absolutely 00:17:12 David Swiderski, WI: https://www.usccb.org/resources/2026cal.pdf 00:18:49 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 172, # 11, first paragraph 00:40:28 Ben: Anna; It seems to me that since Charity isn't something that we lose in heaven, that the glory of each soul will somehow communicate it's self to each other soul in such a way that we will each delight in the glory of the other. 00:41:40 Elizabeth Richards: It is so hard to invest and trust fully when our experience human relationships always disappoint (for me). It was easier when I was younger! 00:42:40 Elizabeth Richards: It I can be hard not to be protective in my relationship with God 00:44:05 Elizabeth Richards: The paradox is that I need Christ's strength & grace to have a vulnerable relationship with Him! 00:47:26 David Swiderski, WI: Youth is a struggle of acquiring- knowledge, career, house, family and growing older sometimes is a struggle of learning to let go until there is nothing of us to cling to but God.. (A saying from my Grandfather)  He also said more concisely we come into this world and leave the same way no teeth, bald and in diapers. 00:50:26 Nypaver Clan: Father, Do you have a good, detailed examination of conscience from the Desert Fathers? 00:50:33 Sr Barbara Jean Mihalchick: Replying to "Youth is a struggle ..." Do any of the Saints approach the circuitous routes of  the spiritual life and vocation with a holy sense of humor??? 00:50:58 Maureen Cunningham: Sometimes it feels like That God is treating me the same as my adversary s 01:01:20 Angela Bellamy: Is the joy simultaneous with the sorrow entangled forever? or will the joy win? 01:01:59 Art: Going back to paragraph 12 where Isaac speaks of “each according to the clarity of his eyesight” this reminds me of something from the margin of the Roman missal.  It says, “They will receive grace [at Mass] in the measure of their faith and devotion, visible to God alone.”  So it's as if at mass we are already experiencing this part of heaven.  There we are all in the same place, one abode, one place, one dwelling, yet each seeing “each according to the clarity of his eyesight” and absent any feelings of envy toward any other. 01:04:43 David Swiderski, WI: https://saintnicholas-oca.org/files/catechetical-resources/Self-Examination-before-Confession-From-Way-of-a-Pilgrim.pdf 01:19:47 Nypaver Clan: Father, you're awesome!

What if the happiest marriages aren't lucky but intentional—built on choices Jesus promised God would bless? We unpack the Beatitudes in plain, practical language and show how humility, mourning over sin, meekness, and hunger for righteousness can transform the culture of your home from quiet resentment to resilient joy.We start with the hard reset of being poor in spirit, where honest humility disarms defensiveness and invites the kingdom into everyday conflict. Mourning sin becomes a doorway to comfort, not a spiral into shame. Then we reframe meekness as strength under control, the posture of a spouse who chooses service over scorekeeping. As we shift what we feed our hearts, hunger and thirst for righteousness recalibrate what we watch, say, and seek—so Christ's life begins to shape our habits, apologies, and affections.From there, mercy stops weaponized hurt and opens space for accountability that heals. Purity of heart sharpens our sight to notice God's slow, steady work in each other. Real peacemaking confronts sin rather than avoiding it, building trust through truth told with tears and hope. And when pushback comes, we anchor in Jesus' promise that those who pursue righteousness receive the kingdom's resources. Along the way we share stories, Scripture, and simple starting points so you can practice one Beatitude this week and watch the temperature of your home change.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a couple who needs hope, and leave a review with the Beatitude you're choosing to practice first. Your words help more marriages find a path to blessing.Support the showFor episode transcripts, click HERE.For more marriage encouragement, visit: www.VowsToKeep.com | V2K Blog | Marriage Counseling | Insta | FBApple Podcast listener? Would you consider leaving us a review, as this helps more couple's to find our resources?! Leave your review HERE.

What if real strength isn't found in winning arguments—but in knowing when to lay down your rights?In this New Year's Eve episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock close out 2025 by unpacking one of Jesus' most misunderstood teachings: meekness. Drawing from Cory's final eBook, How to Sheath Your Sword in a Violent Loving Culture, they explore why meekness is not weakness, but strength under control—and why it may be the posture Christians need most in a polarized world.You'll hear:⚔️ Why “Blessed are the meek” was a radical, counter-cultural statement