Podcasts about matthew 5:10-12

These last two Beatitudes on Jesus' list are not easy to digestJesus envisions a grim future for us – and if so,- we're expected not only to survive it, but to rejoice and be glad• John Chapman was the Abbot of a monastery in Britain• he was also a spiritual director to others, especially through letter writing◦ one man who wrote to him, wanted his insight as to◦ how he could extricate himself from a painful situationChapman, “I cannot possibly show you a way out . . . . [what you have is] the simple experience that suffering is really suffering and that the chief feeling it causes is rebellion against it, and even against Providence for allowing it. ¶ It is all a nasty medicine, but works wonders.”- we agree it's a nasty medicine, but doubt it works wonders• we're more of the opinion expressed by Helmut Thielicke,Thielicke, “What a ghastly prospect! It makes one ask in all seriousness how Jesus could ever have gained disciples with an appeal like that.”• so I think what we need to do first, is back away from these verses◦ and get an aerial view of the entire Sermon

Hey, how do you feel about your circumcision? You know, your “circumcision in Christ” as a believer? (Colossians 2:11-12) Do others see evidence of your circumcised heart? Have you been transformed into relentlessly loving your neighbors…your co-workers in the workplace…perhaps “even” loving your enemies as that radical Jesus commanded His followers? Just how are Christians overall doing in their workplace dynamic in this highly-politicized season? Join Kevin as we dive into the topic of “a circumcised heart in the workplace.” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

Faithful Christians will be harassed in this world, but God promises us heaven and that makes harassed Christians happy Christians.

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Week 9 of "Citizens"

Jesus says, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."I. Disciples may be hunted and hurt for loving Jesus, v10. II. Disciples may be scorned and slandered for loving Jesus, v11. III. Disciples should rejoice and leap for joy.

Sermon Series Gospel of Matthew - The Secret of True Happiness-Pt.5 Matthew 5:10-12 Orig Sermon Date: 4-7-11