Podcasts about Sermon on the Mount

In Don't Write Back, Sam Fleury teaches from Matthew 5:7 on what it means to be merciful. This message explores why we often want justice for others and mercy for ourselves, how grace and mercy are different, and how followers of Jesus are called to forgive, release revenge, and live with active compassion. (00:00) - Continuing The Beattitudes (00:43) - Matthew 5:7 and Mercy (00:58) - The Workout Class Story (03:25) - Justice for Others, Mercy for Ourselves (05:16) - Blessed Are the Merciful (05:41) - Mercy in a Controversial Context (07:03) - Jesus Disrupts Our Natural Tendencies (08:03) - Mercy Is Giving What You Received (10:08) - Receiving God's Grace and Mercy (13:23) - When Justice Becomes Revenge (15:31) - Turn the Other Cheek (16:25) - Blessed to Be a Blessing (19:22) - Mercy Is Giving What Is Not Deserved (24:17) - The Label Without the Character (27:04) - The Unforgiving Servant (33:05) - Mercy Is Giving What You Desire (34:47) - Active Compassion in Real Life (38:21) - If You Need It, Feed It (39:05) - God's Mercy Is Greater (40:07) - Jesus Shows Mercy on the Cross

Friends of the Rosary,In today's Gospel (Matthew 5:43–48), as part of the message of the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord commands us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, "that you may be children of your heavenly Father.""Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect."On Holy Thursday, before expiring on the Cross, the Lord said, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends.” Love is willing the good of the other as the other.This also took place on the cross of Jesus. Jews, Romans, Pharisees, Sadducees, his own disciples—everyone betrayed him, ran from him, denied him, actively arranged for his death. And yet these are the very people that he loves and brings peace, the very people for whom he gives his life.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 16, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

In Matthew 7:21-27, we read about The Wise and the Foolish Builder, one of the more popular parables.  It is the conclusion to the greatest Sermon ever preached, The Sermon on the Mount.  Jesus is letting his hearers know, not everyone who says, “Lord, Lord!” Know me, and some with not be at at the Supper Table with the Savior in eternity.  In response to this sermon, some will hear me, and continue to ignore me by building your house and their life on the sand.  Some will hear and obey me and build their house on the rock — withstanding the storms of life!  Your response or obedience to his words determine the outcome of your life.  Your foundation is more important than your facade.  Welcome to the Liberty Church online experience!_If you would like more information about Liberty, get on our email list or just simply want to get better connected, text "INFO" to 478.217.7563 _Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help or answer any questions you may have. Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://lbcdublin.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/133/responses/new_Looking for a place to serve and partner with us? Click here: https://lbcdublin.com/serve_Want to give online or set up automatic giving? Click here: https://lbcdublin.com/give

Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life 

God wants to bless your life. The problem is that people don't always choose to live in ways that God can bless. Listen to this series by Pastor Rick as he walks through Jesus' most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, where he shared the Beatitudes—the conditions for receiving God's blessing on your life. They still apply to your life today!There are many kinds of ministry, but there is one ministry that every follower of Jesus has in common: mercy. In this message series, Pastor Rick shares how to be an agent of mercy in the world and why it's such an important ministry if you want God's blessing on your life.Jesus says in Matthew 5:7, “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (NLT). If you want to experience God's mercy, then you need to learn to be a minister of mercy. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick gives you four reasons God expects you to show mercy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

MSG: FOUNDATIONS | SZN 3: REVIVAL THROUGH BUILDINGScripture: Matthew 7:24–27 ESVIn this Sunday Collective conversation with Pastors David and Lydia Osborne, we close out the Sermon on the Mount by looking at the picture Jesus gives us of two builders, two houses, and two foundations.Storms come to every house, but they reveal what was built long before the rain, floods, and winds arrived. God's Word exposes the lie, presents the truth, and calls us to more than listening. It calls us to obedience.When we hear God's Word and do it, we prepare for the storm, endure through the storm, and build on the only foundation that can hold us: Jesus Christ.1. THE FOUNDATION OF HEARING GOD'S WORD2. THE FOUNDATION OF DOING GOD'S WORD3. BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION OF GOD'S WORD

In our series, Greatest Of All Time, we are exploring Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. In this week's message, Summit U Pastor Josh Schiel closes our series by teaching out of the Jesus' teachings in Matthew 7:13-29 on the narrow path. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com  For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.

Friends of the Rosary,In today's reading (Matthew 5:38-42), Christ the Lord, in the Sermon on the Mount, exhorts us to nonresistance to evil.By the way, this passage deeply influenced Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.From a Catholic perspective, the ordinary way to face evil and resist demonic attacks is through a deeper union with Christ, and never through fear or engagement with the demonic powers.The Church teaches that Jesus Christ has already conquered Satan through His death and Resurrection (cf. Colossians 2:15).Our strongest spiritual protection is a life rooted in God's grace, remaining in a state of grace.Pray daily and read the Scriptures and Catholic spiritual books. Prayer keeps us close to God and strengthens us against temptation. Especially, The Holy Rosary.Attend Mass regularly, especially on Sundays and, if possible, weekdays.Go to Confession frequently.Receive the Eucharist worthily and with devotion.Strive to avoid serious sin and occasions of sin.Let's not forget that the sacraments are powerful channels of God's grace.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 15, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

One of Jesus' most difficult commands is this: Love your enemies. How can we understand and apply this teaching? Matthew 5:43-48

"Evolution is a settled fact!" we're often told by scientists, science popularizers, and probably have seen this statement not a few times on social media. But there has been another, perhaps less-noticed trend in the evolutionary sciences today. There is an ever-increasing academic dissent against evolution by means of natural selection as the best explanation for the variety of life we see on Earth today. The more scientists probe the wonders of living organisms, and the stunningly overwhelming variety of species that exist today, the more improbable the Neo-Darwinian account of the diversification of species seems to many. This week on the Profile we feature a conversation with the President of Reasons to Believe, biochemist, author, and Christian apologist Dr. Fuz Rana. We'll discuss some of the key reasons why intelligent design in biology is seemingly making a comeback. We go beyond mere intelligent design though, and discuss the specifics of how design in biology and in the universe points us back to Scripture and ultimately to Christ. Fuz's Testimony and Background: "As a graduate student studying biochemistry, I was captivated by the cell's complexity, elegance, and sophistication. The inadequacy of evolutionary scenarios to account for life's origin compelled me to conclude that life must come from a Creator. Reading through the Sermon on the Mount convinced me that Jesus really was who Christians claimed him to be: Lord and Savior. Still, encouraging others to join me in following Christ wasn't important to me—until my father died. His death changed that. In 1999, I left my position in research and development at a Fortune 500 company to join Reasons to Believe. I felt the most important thing I could do as a scientist was to show Christians and non-Christians alike the powerful scientific evidence for God's existence and for the reliability of the Bible."Free Resources from Watchman Fellowship Naturalism: https://www.watchman.org/Naturalism/ProfileNaturalism.pdfScientism: https://www.watchman.org/scientism/ProfileScientism.pdfPanpsychism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePanpsychism.pdfAtheism: https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/atheismprofile.pdfAdditional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Mary Ann Noack Matthew 5:4 Grief is a real part of life, and Jesus has something to say about it. In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, we explore what it means to mourn and why Jesus calls mourners blessed. We see that those who face their sorrow honestly are brought to the feet of the only one who can truly comfort them — and one day, make all things new.

Join us this summer as we journey through the Sermon on the Mount, slowing down to sit with the words of Jesus and discover The Way That Leads To Life: a life rooted in the love of God, formed by the wisdom of God, and lived in the freedom of God.Each Monday morning, we will release a companion podcast episode that invites you to slow down and sit with the words of Jesus through a guided Scripture reading and reflection on that week's passage from the Sermon on the Mount.This week, we will contemplate Matthew 5:1-15.For more information, head to www.portcity.church/theway.

In this message, Wesley unpacks Matthew 5:5-6 and shares how they fit into the sermon on the mount as a whole.

How do you handle anger, especially anger towards another believer? Jesus has some very practical, and uncomfortable, statements to make when we're angry with a fellow Christian.  Text: Matthew 5:21-26

The Sermon on the Mount: More Than You Think | Matthew 5 | Family Church Matthew Chapter 5 contains some of the most well-known words Jesus ever spoke — and some of the most misunderstood. In this message, our guest speaker walks us through the entire chapter, verse by verse, unpacking what Jesus was really saying in the Beatitudes, in His teachings on murder, adultery, divorce, oaths, and loving your enemies. Here's what most people miss: Jesus wasn't coming to get rid of the Old Testament. He came to complete it — to be the lens through which all of it finally makes sense. And when you read Matthew 5 through that lens, everything shifts. In this message you'll discover: What "poor in spirit" and "blessed are those who mourn" actually mean Why the hunger and thirst Jesus talks about is nothing like a mid-afternoon snack craving How Jesus raises the bar from action to heart — and why that's actually good news What the Sermon on the Mount has to say about your marriage Why "love your enemies" is the most radical thing Jesus ever said This is part of our ongoing series reading through the book of Matthew together — because the Bible is enough.

In this message, Tope takes us through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) to reveal what Jesus really came to teach—not rules and religion, but the kingdom of God and the heart of the Father who gave His word. Through the Beatitudes, the call to be salt and light, and profound teachings on forgiveness, worry, and generosity, Tope shows us that we are kingdom royalty who must learn how to live as the Father intends, with responses (like rejoicing in persecution) that are radically different from the world's way. As you listen, consider: Am I building my life on the solid rock of Jesus' words and actually doing them, and am I willing to let the kingdom reshape how I live at work, in my relationships, and in my daily choices?

In 1971, a boy named David Vetter was placed into a germ-free protective bubble within seconds of being born. His immune system just did not work, leaving him with no ability to fight off even the most common germ or illness. Reading that story, I found myself wishing I could put the Church in a bubble just like it, where every piece of false teaching would be automatically filtered out. But Jesus made it clear that that is not the world we live in. As He neared the end of the Sermon on the Mount, He gave His highest spiritual alert, not about a danger coming from outside the Church but from within it: “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves” (Matthew 7:15, NIV). Three steps from Jesus Himself will equip you to recognize a counterfeit prophet, reject their teaching, and never be fooled.

In this multipart series, Lee Eric Fesko takes his class through Matthew chapters 5 to 7, and he discusses Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. This lecture covers Matthew 5:27-30 and was recorded on June 14, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN.

In Part 1, we examined the events leading up to the Sermon on the Mount and Jesus' opening words to His disciples. In this episode, we continue through Matthew 5 and into chapter 6 as Jesus addresses the Law, righteousness, prayer, fasting, and the condition of the human heart.Again and again, Jesus exposes the difference between outward religion and genuine obedience to God. His message challenges not only what we do, but why we do it.Join me as we continue our verse-by-verse study of one of the most important sermons ever preached.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

All of us are searching for happiness in one form or another. some of us seek wealth or pleasures of this age and some seek fulfillment in family or work. However, the way of Jesus flows in the opposite direction. In Matthew 5, Jesus gives his "Sermon on the Mount" and lays out the way of the Kingdom of God. The first section of his sermon is often known as "the beatitudes" and lists those who are "blessed" (or "happy"). Can we find true happiness and fulfillment following the ways of this world and its age, or should we seek the counter-cultural way of Jesus?

The Bible is full of exhortations to pray and examples of people who prayed along with the prayers they prayed. But the only place in the Bible where any specific instruction about how to pray is given is in the Sermon on the Mount. Here in Matthew 6:5-15 and the parallel passage in Luke 11:1-4, Jesus provided His followers the most important teaching on prayer in the history of the world (i.e. The Lord's Prayer). As we will see in the weeks ahead, Jesus provided this epic prayer not for us to mindlessly and mechanically recite but to serve as a model, a guide, a pattern, or a blueprint for the kind of conversation we are to have with God when we pray. But before Jesus taught His disciples how to pray He had to teach them how not to pray. Like every other aspect of Judaism in those days, prayer had been corrupted and perverted by rabbinic tradition. Most Jews were completely confused about how to pray the way God wanted. Prayers had become standardized; words and forms had been established and prayers were read or repeated from memory with little or no attention paid to what was being said. So before Jesus could teach His disciples how to pray, He had to undo what they had already been taught about prayer. He warned about the TWO KINDS OF PRAYER we need to avoid because neither of them accomplish anything.

Pastor Blake Burrough tackles one of the most challenging tensions in our faith: how do we reconcile God's perfect law with our inability to keep it? We discover that Jesus didn't come to lower the bar or make following God easier; instead, He came to fulfill every requirement we could never meet. The sermon confronts our natural tendency to either relax God's commands when they're inconvenient or distort them into a ladder we think we can climb to earn approval. We're invited to examine those places where we buck against Scripture, where we ask, 'Did God really mean that?' because those uncomfortable moments reveal where we're still trying to manufacture our own righteousness. The beautiful paradox emerges: Jesus kept the law perfectly and paid the penalty for lawbreakers, so that we who break the law might receive all the blessings of the perfect law keeper. This transforms the law from a burden into a garden, from a ladder into a walking path that leads us deeper into a relationship with Christ. We're challenged to move beyond both self-abuse and self-proving, recognizing that our value doesn't come from how well we perform but from whose we are.

Read OnlineAt the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36As Jesus went “to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness” (Matthew 9:35), He was moved with deep compassion for the crowds. The Greek verb splagchnizomai is often translated as “moved with pity” or “moved with compassion.” It appears twelve times in the Gospels—eight times describing Jesus' own compassion and four times illustrating divine mercy in parables or related contexts (the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, the Unforgiving Servant, and the plea of a father for his demon-possessed son). This verb conveys not just an emotional response but a profound stirring of His entire being, compelling Him to act with divine mercy—engaging His mind, will, body, and emotions.Understanding this verb is essential because it unveils the very heart of Christ's mission, where His divine mercy is fully manifest in His humanity. Though His mercy originates in His divinity, He fully lived and expressed it in His human nature, allowing it to consume Him entirely and drive Him to shepherd His people.Jesus' all-consuming compassion should profoundly console us. God does not love us out of mere divine obligation; His love is deeply personal, intimate, and relentless. He is not distant or impersonal, aloof in His perfection. In Christ, God's mercy is made visible—His human heart is stirred to action, doing everything He can to draw us closer to Himself. This is why His compassion is such a source of reassurance: He is not a distant or angry God, standing far off to condemn. Rather, He is the God who, in Christ, allows Himself to be consumed with mercy, driven by compassion, and moved to act for the salvation of each one of us.That same profound mercy continues to flow from the Sacred Heart today. In Heaven, Christ's human heart remains inseparably united to His divinity, pouring forth the love of the Father and the Holy Spirit upon the world. His compassion is made present to us through His Church, especially in the Sacraments and in the lives of saintly men and women. This same compassion must become the driving force behind all we do for the Kingdom. We are called to be His living instruments of mercy, reflecting His Sacred Heart in our actions, words, and love for others—so that each of us might be reassured of God's unfailing love.We see in today's Gospel that Jesus' compassion moved Him to send out twelve of His disciples as His Apostles, entrusting them with His divine authority to proclaim the Kingdom of God, cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, and drive out demons. They were to be His chosen instruments of mercy, reaching out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel—those in dire need of God's truth and healing grace.Today, Jesus sends each of us forth in a unique way to be a beacon of light and mercy to others. He first calls us to love those closest to us—our family and friends—not in an ordinary way, but in a radical self-giving that mirrors His own love. We must allow our whole beings to be moved with divine compassion for them, reassuring them of both our love and God's love. But our mission cannot end there. After loving our families, we must extend that same compassion to all whom God places in our lives, offering the same depth of mercy that filled Jesus' Sacred Heart long ago.Reflect today on Jesus' divine compassion from two perspectives. First, gaze at His overflowing love for you. There is no way to overestimate that love. Second, allow that love to transform you so that His mercy flows through you into the lives of others. Do not hold back the love of God—let it pour forth freely and abundantly. Let His divine compassion move your entire being so that you become a true instrument of His mercy, drawing souls to Him through the power of love and all-consuming compassion. Most loving Lord, when You gazed upon the people of Israel's troubles and abandonment, Your Sacred Heart was stirred with deep compassion. Pour forth that same compassion upon me, O Lord, and make me an instrument of Your mercy in the lives of others. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: The mosiac of Sermon on the mount in churchSource: 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.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares the poignant words of five-star General Omar Bradley who said, “We have men of science, too few men of God. We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” Affirming this statement, Hank sends forth a clarion call for believers to stand with the Christian Research Institute in the battle for life and truth.Hank also answers the following questions:Do the children of unbelievers go to heaven after death? Sal - PA (5:53)In Acts 11, what would giving money to the Church in Jerusalem do to restrain a worldwide famine? John - New Albany, IN (15:14)Must a Christian go to church in order to be saved? (20:53)

God wants to bless your life. The problem is that people don't always choose to live in ways that God can bless. Listen to this series by Pastor Rick as he walks through Jesus' most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, where he shared the Beatitudes—the conditions for receiving God's blessing on your life. They still apply to your life today!In this message series, Pastor Rick explains how a hunger for righteousness represents a desire to see God's will obeyed and his purposes accomplished.“Righteousness” is a big word that's used hundreds of times in the Bible. But what does it really mean? In this broadcast, Pastor Rick boils righteousness down to two words and explains how it applies to your life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

In this episode, the guys talk about Ben's first Champions Tour win, the Memorial Tournament, and who gets into heaven from Matthew 7:21-27. These are sobering verses. But they can be extremely comforting if we come to Christ as He prescribes.We are getting to the end of our study on the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, the Son of the Living God, preached this message to show His followers what it looks like to be a disciple in His invisible kingdom as we live everyday lives in the real world.In Matthew 7:21-27, Jesus puts this assessment before us again. And in two different paragraphs, He makes clear who it is who will enter His kingdom in the end. There is hardly a more important question to understand and act on than this one.Topics covered:- Ben Crane wins his first tournament on the Champions Tour!- Congrats to JT Poston on a gritty win at the Memorial Tournament- RBC Canadian Open preview and picks- Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 7:21)- The one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven- On that day many will say to me, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name? (Matthew 7:22)- I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness (Matthew 7:23)- Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock (Matthew 7:24)- Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand (Matthew 7:26)- The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew (Matthew 7:25-27)- Real faith acts- Swing thoughtsFollow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen and subscribe: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com

Samuel Rutherford's letters are often remembered for their soaring descriptions of the beauty and loveliness of Christ. But Rutherford was not content merely to comfort sleepy Christians. He also knew how to awaken them. In this final episode on Samuel Rutherford, Dr. John Snyder examines a series of Rutherford's letters written to stir believers out of spiritual lethargy and call them to earnestness, holiness, and wholehearted pursuit of Christ. Whether addressing young converts, careless professors, or discouraged saints, Rutherford repeatedly presses the same point: Christ is too precious to be followed lazily. These letters confront the danger of spiritual drift, warn against assuming salvation without evidence of perseverance, and urge believers to cultivate prayer, holiness, watchfulness, and delight in Christ. Yet Rutherford's exhortations are never cold or merely moralistic. Again and again, he reminds us that true obedience flows from hearts captivated by the sweetness of Christ himself. This episode also includes one of Rutherford's most beloved warnings to dry and wandering believers: “We are rather dry than thirsty.” His counsel is simple and searching — stop dwelling far from the well and return to Christ. As this series on Rutherford concludes, Dr. Snyder reflects on the enduring value of these prison letters and the way they continue to call believers to sincerity, diligence, and deeper communion with Christ. “Keep Christ and entertain him well.” — Samuel Rutherford Show Notes Kingdom Life: Studies in the Sermon on the Mount: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/kingdom-life The Life of Samuel Rutherford by Andrew Thomson: https://www.amazon.com/Samuel-Rutherford-Andrew-Thomson/dp/1164013874 Samuel Rutherford and His Friends by Faith Cook: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/ebooks/samuel-rutherford-and-his-friends/ Letters of Samuel Rutherford: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/letters/letters-of-samuel-rutherford/ Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

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The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most impactful and important teachings at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Join us as we dive into His teachings on the heart of God's kingdom and what it means to live as His follower today. From the Beatitudes to prayer, generosity, forgiveness and faithful obedience, each message unpacks how Christ calls us to a transformed life that reflects His truth, grace, and righteousness in everyday living.

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. In His famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 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." You know, persecution can be a difficult topic to talk about; and yet if we are followers of Christ, Jesus Himself said that we will face it. But it will not be in vain. Christ promises that when we share in His sufferings by facing insults and false accusations that there is a reward. When I read this, I am encouraged that firstly, I am not in this alone—Jesus has experienced the very same rejection. And secondly, there is no reason to be scared to share my faith because even if it ends in persecution, my Savior says, “Rejoice.” So let's take heart and share! For more, visit ShareLife.Today.

This week we start the first of a three part series on the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus gave His famous Beautitudes. Here, Jesus lays out the principles upon which His kingdom of love is based. Year B Quarter 2 Week 24All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

Hey friends, every month I do bonus episodes where I tackle questions from my Patreon community. For May, I hit 16 questions (see below). For this free bonus, I've included the first few questions. For the full thing, join a bronze, silver, or gold tier on my Patreon! You'll also get access to Extra Innings, Exiles conference content, free tickets, Zoom chats and more! Questions:0:52. If a pastor commits adultery, but repents, is he still disqualified from his office for the rest of his life in view of elder reqs in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1?7:55. What were your thoughts on the Pete Enns session at Exiles? In particular, how would you steel man his position about the flood narrative? 22:27. When Pete Enns spoke at Exiles I think he mentioned maybe Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses did not actually exist. What are your thoughts on this? 29:16. Advice for initiating movement into mutualism in practice & policy?31:50. How do "non-affirming" traditions engage the practice of ecumenical unity with "affirming" traditions? Does "Side A" operate outside the bounds of orthodoxy? 37:39. Is your family's current church egalitarian? If not, now that you've landed on a position, has that impacted your ability to serve/teach/etc?42:19. Why follow some OT laws (lying) but not others (shellfish, polyester)? Had an OT prof that taught that ‘ceremonial/civil/moral' distinction doesn't hold water46:07. If the annihilation theory is correct, how does that help people see their need for a savior? If you don't believe in God, ceasing to exist seems preferable. 48:13. Do you think the accommodating and not judging mentioned in Romans 14 could be applied to pronoun hospitality and how we interact with others we disagree with? 49:04. What spiritual rhythms feel most grounding for you in your ministry? And how do you balance a rhythm like scripture reading with scholarly work?50:46. How do you interact with non-Christian Biblical scholars? I have a hard time taking them seriously if they don't actually believe in what they're studying.52:56. I've read recently claims that most Israelites worshipped Asherah as Yahweh's wife and that it wasn't until later that she was condemned. Any insight?54:05. Has there been any updates or significant changes in research around gender dysphoria since Embodied was released?58:36. Do Jesus' statements in Matthew 19 and the Sermon on the Mount imply that anyone has grounds for divorce because lusting after someone is committing adultery?01:00:43. At what point does being wrong about theology become sin? I'm thinking of pre-civil-war churches preaching slavery was OK, and extrapolating to today's issues.01:02:41. I heard a conservative Christian reporter refer to individuals experiencing gender dysphoria as "gender confused." Do you consider this term pejorative? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode #213 of the Way of the Bible podcast, Dr. Philip Zimmerman continues the mini-series Response to the Sermon on the Mount by examining Jesus' teaching about the wise man who built his house upon the rock. The focus of this episode is what believers are called to do when the storms of life arrive: stand and stand firm. The discussion begins with Peter's famous encounter with Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee. After seeing Jesus on the water, Peter boldly asks to join Him. At Jesus' command, Peter steps out of the boat and walks across the waves. Yet after successfully reaching Jesus, Peter notices the wind, becomes afraid, and begins to sink.This moment serves as a powerful picture of the Christian life. Many believers begin their journey with enthusiasm and faith. They experience God's power and guidance. Yet when challenges, opposition, doubts, or distractions arise, their focus shifts from Christ to circumstances.The episode emphasizes that Peter's problem was not the wind or the waves. The issue was doubt. His attention moved from Jesus to the storm.Drawing from numerous passages throughout Scripture, the episode demonstrates that God consistently calls His people to stand firm. Moses instructed Israel to stand firm before the Red Sea. King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah were told to stand firm and watch God fight on their behalf. The Apostle Paul repeatedly urged believers to stand firm in faith, freedom, grace, and truth.A major theme of the episode is spiritual warfare. Jesus prepared His disciples not merely for ministry success but for opposition. As believers mature in Christ and become more effective witnesses, they often encounter resistance from spiritual forces seeking to distract, discourage, and derail them.The solution is not retreat. It is steadfastness.The episode highlights Ephesians 6 and the armor of God, reminding listeners that they are engaged in a spiritual battle. Believers are called to put on truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the Word of God so they can withstand attacks and remain standing.The message concludes by challenging listeners to consider where Jesus may be calling them to step out of the boat. Faith is not simply believing Jesus can do the impossible. Faith is continuing to trust Him after the first step has been taken.The call of Christ is clear: hear His words, obey them, keep your eyes fixed on Him, and stand firm regardless of the storms that arise.For those who build their lives upon the Rock, the rain may fall, the streams may rise, and the winds may beat against the house—but it will not fall, because it has been founded upon Jesus Christ. 

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Robby Flack for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 5:21–26 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

This week we start the first of a three part series on the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus gave His famous Beautitudes. Here, Jesus lays out the principles upon which His kingdom of love is based. Year B Quarter 2 Week 24All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.” Matthew 5:17–18Sometimes it can be challenging to reconcile the Old Testament with the New Testament. In addition to the Ten Commandments, the Old Testament is filled with countless other commandments. The Pharisees, in their attempt to preserve and interpret the Law of Moses, identified 613 specific commandments. While the Pharisees sought to preserve the Law through detailed commandments, the prophets continually called Israel back to a deeper fidelity to the covenant. Many of the prophets also spoke of the coming of the Messiah and foretold a new spiritual law that would be written on the heart.In today's Gospel, Jesus proclaims that He has not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them. To “fulfill” means that Jesus brings the Law and the Prophets to completion, perfecting them and elevating them into the New Covenant of grace. This fulfillment achieves the true meaning of the Law, moving beyond external observance to the interior transformation of the heart. Jesus fulfills the moral demands of the Law by addressing not only external actions but also the interior dispositions of the heart. For example, in this same Sermon on the Mount, Jesus transforms the commandment “You shall not kill” into a call to avoid even anger or hatred (cf. Matthew 5:21–22). In doing so, He reveals the fullness of God's justice, which calls for not only outward obedience but also inward holiness rooted in love.The sacrificial system of the Old Covenant centered on Temple worship, where animal sacrifices were ritually offered as atonement for sins. Those Old Testament sacrifices find completion in Jesus' perfect sacrifice on the Cross. He became the new High Priest and offered Himself as the Lamb of God on the Altar of the Cross, a sacrifice that is perpetuated in the Eucharist. Once Christ offered Himself on the Cross, the animal sacrifices and other ceremonial aspects were fulfilled and are no longer required, having given way to the new and perfect worship in the perpetual Eucharistic Sacrifice.The Law and the Prophets also pointed toward the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of the New Covenant. Jesus, as the Messiah, fulfills these prophecies. In Him, God's plan to gather all nations into His family is accomplished, fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and proclaimed by the prophets. The symbols and foreshadowings of the Old Testament, such as the Passover lamb, find their ultimate meaning in Christ.Through Him, the promises of salvation are no longer future hopes but present realities. Through this threefold fulfillment—moral, in transforming our hearts; liturgical, in perfecting worship; and prophetic, in realizing God's promises—Jesus not only completes the Old Covenant but elevates it into something far greater. He reveals its true purpose: to lead humanity into a deeper relationship with God through love, grace, and truth.Reflect today on Jesus as the fulfillment of all that God has revealed from the foundation of the world. Because the Old Testament is fulfilled in Christ, we turn our gaze upon Him as the full revelation of the Father and the only way to salvation. The study of the Old Testament reveals the unfolding of Salvation History, but in the Eucharist, we encounter its fulfillment and completion. Turn to Him in the Sacrifice of the Mass, where every promise made throughout salvation history is fulfilled and made present to you in the most precious gift of Christ Himself. In this perpetual Eucharistic Sacrifice, we are drawn into the mystery of divine love and receive a foretaste of the heavenly banquet, where God's promises will one day be fully realized.My Eucharistic Lord, You are the fulfillment of every promise made throughout salvation history. In the Sacrifice of the Mass, the final and perfect atonement for sins, those promises are made present to us today. Draw me deeper into worship, filling my heart with a profound love for You in the Eucharist. Transform me by this New Covenant of grace. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Listen to Him by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source: 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.

Matthew 5 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” This message examines what righteousness means, why none of us can produce it on our own, and how Jesus calls us beyond the appearance of righteousness into a real pursuit of him. From spiritual poverty to repentance, the sermon points back to the cross as the place where self righteousness ends and true satisfaction begins. (00:00) - The Beatitudes and Overfamiliar Words (02:28) - Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst (03:53) - Defining Righteousness (05:35) - None of Us Are Righteous (06:07) - Matthew 5 and the Promise of Satisfaction (08:24) - The Center of the Beatitudes (10:01) - Spiritually Bankrupt Without Jesus (12:11) - Craving Christ Alone (13:27) - Hunger That Reveals Spiritual Health (17:27) - Jesus at the Center of Our Desires (20:25) - What Are You Hungry For? (22:52) - From Pretty Faith to Pursuit (27:39) - Looking for Satisfaction in the Wrong Places (33:58) - Stale Bread or Fresh Bread (38:46) - The Cross and the Response of Surrender

We keep trying to “improve” Christianity by stapling our cultural values onto Jesus and calling it wisdom. That's how the prosperity gospel turns blessing into comfort, how progressive Christianity can shrink the kingdom into a political mirror, and how conservative Christianity can blend holiness with power, nationalism, and scripts that look more like capitalism and individualism than the Sermon on the Mount.We walk through those distortions without pretending the underlying desires are all bad. God does want to bless. Jesus does liberate. God does call us to holiness. The question is whether we're arriving there by the way of King Jesus or by the shortcuts of our age. The turning point is the wisdom of the cross: when Jesus defines blessing, it includes betrayal, scarcity, and suffering held inside God's faithfulness. That wisdom “harbors no additions” because it is revelation, not projection. It's God showing us what God is like in Christ.From 1 Corinthians 2 we talk about the Holy Spirit as God's gift, freely given, granting access to the mind of Christ. Not as spiritual trivia or a way to win arguments, but as practical wisdom for Christian living, spiritual formation, and decision-making under pressure. We also face the painful question of why some hearts stay closed and what our role really is. The answer is both humbling and freeing: we are witnesses, not saviors, judges, or attorneys. We testify with words and with lives shaped by love, and we pray, “Come, Holy Spirit.”If you've been stuck in performance pressure, shame, or anxiety loops, listen through the end and try the simple practice we name: “I have the mind of Christ.” If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the show

Eric Johnson Matthew 5:3  Most of us read the Sermon on the Mount and feel the gap between the life Jesus describes and the life we actually live. This week, Jesus meets us right there. The Beatitudes aren't a checklist of people Jesus is searching for — they're a picture of who we're becoming.

Legalism or LoveIn this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Jason challenges the tension between legalism and the heart of God's love, grace, and truth for marriage between a man and women. Jesus confronts the cultural understanding of divorce while offering hope and healing to those who have walked through it or are living on the other side of it. Pastor Jason also unpacks the value, dignity, and spiritual significance of women in a culture that often diminished them. He clarifies verses in the Bible that often bring confusion surrounding women in ministry, offering contextual clarity and sharing where we stand as a church on women in spiritual leadership.Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life 

God wants to bless your life. The problem is that people don't always choose to live in ways that God can bless. Listen to this series by Pastor Rick as he walks through Jesus' most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, where he shared the Beatitudes—the conditions for receiving God's blessing on your life. They still apply to your life today!In most cultures, you don't hear a lot about gentleness—because people generally don't understand what it really means to be gentle. In this message series, Pastor Rick teaches what the Bible says about gentleness and how it can transform your relationships with others and with God.It's human to mimic the emotions of people around you. When someone gets angry at you, you often get angry back. Pastor Rick explains in this message why you need to respond to anger with gentleness and the effect that will have on the conflict. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Jase is shocked to hear a Phil Robertson quote hidden inside “Project Hail Mary,” a Hollywood space movie full of surprising echoes of grace, sacrifice, and saving the world. Jase looks back on a chaotic season mentoring troubled kids and setting firm boundaries for parents whose pressure and dysfunction were spilling onto the next generation. The guys connect both stories to the Sermon on the Mount, the book of James, mercy, humility, trials, and the way God breaks generational cycles by rebuilding people from the inside out. In this episode: Matthew 5, verses 3–12; Psalm 37; James 1; Revelation 20–21; John; Matthew 6, verse 10 “Unashamed” Episode 1350 is sponsored by: https://bravebooks.com/unashamed — Use code UNASHAMED for 20% off your first order! https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Visit the website or call 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" to get 2 weeks free in the program! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Miss Kay's Beautiful Morning Routine 04:06 Jase Accidentally Watches “Project Hail Mary” 08:12 A Hidden Phil Robertson Quote 13:42 Spiritual Themes in a Hollywood Space Movie 18:05 Jase's ‘Good News Bears' Idea 25:20 An Impossible Comeback 30:05 A Real-Life Movie Plot in L.A. Mayoral Race 36:14 Jase's Team Becomes More Than Baseball 40:26 Breaking Generational Cycles Starts with the Heart 45:11 Temptation vs. Trials  — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read Online“You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:14–16Light and darkness are not opposing forces; rather, darkness is simply the absence of light. When light enters, darkness is dispelled. In a similar way, good and evil are not equal forces. Evil is the absence of God's presence and grace, and where God's light shines, evil is overcome.Today's Gospel is part of the Sermon on the Mount, one of Jesus' most well known teachings. The simile of light follows the Beatitudes, in which Jesus reveals the paradox of true blessedness in the Kingdom of God compared to fleeting worldly blessings. After teaching that true happiness is found in spiritual poverty, holy sorrow, meekness, righteousness, mercy, purity, peacemaking, and love in the face of persecution, Jesus calls His followers to radiate this blessedness to the world. They are to shine as a light in the midst of darkness, becoming beacons of God's presence and grace, dispelling evil by their witness to divine truth and love.In John's Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). In today's Gospel from Matthew, Jesus extends this mission to His followers, teaching that they are the light of the world. As bearers of His light, they must not hide this gift but allow it to shine brightly for others, so that through their good works, God may be glorified.This invitation to be light in the world, dispelling darkness, resonates deeply within the natural longing of every human heart. As beings created in the image and likeness of God, we are naturally drawn to goodness, truth, and beauty. The desire to make a positive difference and to bring goodness into the world is inscribed into our very nature by God. No one living in accord with human reason seeks to make the world worse. Even those who choose evil often do so out of a distorted or misguided understanding of what is good. This confusion arises from the absence of God's light in their hearts, leading them to pursue false or incomplete goods instead of the ultimate good, which is found in union with God.This call to be light, therefore, is not simply a duty—it is a return to our truest selves, a fulfillment of our deepest purpose. In choosing to reflect the light of Christ through our good deeds, we not only dispel the darkness around us but also restore within ourselves the divine image that sin seeks to obscure. We become who we were made to be.Yet, Jesus' teaching points us beyond the fulfillment of a natural desire to make a positive difference. He elevates this longing by inviting us to participate in His supernatural mission, by which the Father is glorified. Through the grace of the Holy Spirit we are transformed into vessels of God's light and love. It is not by our own power but through God's light within us that we are able to radiate His truth and goodness to the world.Reflect today on the desire God has placed within your heart to make a difference in the world. Begin with that desire but allow Christ to elevate it. Recognize that the greatest good you can do is to radiate God's light. Jesus is the True Light, but He calls you to be a beacon, reflecting His love for all to see. When God's light shines through us, we do not glorify ourselves but give glory to the Father, leading others to share in His glory. This mission—to be a lampstand for God's light—is the highest calling of your life and the only way to fulfill the longing He has written into your heart. Embrace that mission, nourish it through prayer and the sacraments, and rejoice as God uses you to further His eternal glory.Jesus, True Light of the World, You shine the radiance of Your truth and grace into my soul and call me to reflect Your light for others. Help me to magnify Your presence and glorify the Father through my life. Flood my soul with Your divine light, dispelling all darkness within me. Use me as Your instrument to renew the world in Your love and mercy. Jesus, I place all my trust in You.  Image: Let Your Light Shine by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source: 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.

The Beatitudes introduce the Sermon on the Mount and remind us that as disciples of Christ we follow the Lord on the long journey that leads to eternal life. (Lectionary #359) June 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” (Matthew 5:44 NLT) In this week’s devotions, we’re going to focus on one of the most beloved and most challenging passages in all of Scripture: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Specifically, we’re going to look at some of the people Jesus singled out. And we’re going to start with enemies. As our culture becomes more and more fractured, it seems that enemies can be found everywhere. In fact, it seems people are actively looking for reasons to separate from others. They tend to focus on differences and areas of disagreement instead of common ground. They define themselves by the people they oppose as much as by the people they embrace. Even in the church today, believers tend to write off a lot of people, sometimes even their fellow believers. These people seem to live by the slogan, “Us four and no more.” Believers divide over minutiae and allow second-tier and third-tier issues to bring unnecessary division to our ranks. I’ve had people criticize me for the groups and organizations we work with in our Harvest Crusades. I hear things like, “Why do you let that church come? If that church is coming, then our church isn’t going to participate.” Or “Why did you let that pastor pray at the crusade? I don’t agree with that pastor because in one of his books he quoted someone who once had coffee with someone else, and it’s guilt by association. I want nothing to do with any of this.” My response to these critics is this: “Look at the essential areas in which we’re in agreement. Even though we have some minor differences in our beliefs, we can still get together for the sake of the gospel of Christ. That’s all I’m trying to do.” If people still want to withdraw over their sticking points, then I guess that’s what will happen. But I’m going to keep doing what I do and keep preaching the gospel and trying to get as many people to join me as possible. And I want to join many others who are doing this, too. We mustn’t allow our tendency to separate and oppose to creep into our evangelism. It may be that we avoid sharing the gospel message with certain people. If we’re honest, bringing them to Christ isn’t high on our priority list. In fact, withholding the gospel from them may give us a measure of satisfaction—or at least a sense of payback. But Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:44 don’t give us that option: “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” (NLT). Our enemies and persecutors are the target audience for our gospel message. Believers are called to build bridges, not burn them. Reflection question: How can you build bridges, instead of burning them, with other believers and enemies? Harvest Crusade tickets are available now—and going fast. Invite someone today and grab your tickets before they're gone! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our series, Greatest Of All Time, we are exploring Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. In this week's message, Summit Elder Mike Sedler moves through Jesus' teachings in Matthew 7:7-12 on asking, seeking, knocking. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.

Friends of the Rosary,Today's Gospel reading (Matthew 5:1-12) recounts the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus offers the Beatitudes, subverting worldly values.Just as Moses went up the mountain to receive the Law, Jesus ascended the mountain to give the New Law: the Beatitudes—a roadmap for a complete change in mind and heart for spiritual peace. These teachings are meant for everyone, at all times.Rather than giving a strict list of demands, the Lord calls blessed the poor in spirit, the meek, and the merciful, revealing that fulfillment and true happiness come from putting God first.The Greek word for "blessed" (makarios) can also be translated as "happy" or "lucky."Jesus tells us we are fortunate if we are not hopelessly attached to material things ("poor in spirit"), because we are placing our hope and security in God rather than passing worldly comforts.The Beatitudes are about recognizing and relying on God, showing us how to radiate His grace even when we face hardship, persecution, or mourning.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 8, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Instead of retaliating, Jesus tells people to turn that other cheek. But is Jesus really saying that we should all be perpetual pushovers and doormats? We should be careful to understand and apply this teaching contextually. Matthew 5:38-42

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 5:1–3Like Moses, Jesus “went up the mountain” to deliver divine teaching. Rather than issuing commandments, He proclaimed invitations to partake in God's very life. The Beatitudes do not merely set forth a moral code; they unveil the interior dispositions of those who live in communion with God's grace, revealing a blessedness that transcends worldly notions of morality. Jesus did not receive these divine laws as a prophet; He delivered them as God—not inscribed on stone tablets, but written upon the hearts of those who receive His wisdom in faith.The Ten Commandments, given by God through Moses, present moral precepts that are easily understood. The Beatitudes, however, can only be grasped through the gift of divine insight. For this reason, they can be challenging at first. Why would anyone desire to be poor in spirit, to mourn, to be meek, to hunger and thirst for righteousness, to be merciful, pure of heart, a peacemaker, or to suffer persecution and insult? Because those who embrace this way of life are rewarded with the Kingdom of Heaven: They will receive divine comfort, be satisfied, obtain mercy, see God, be called children of God, and receive great reward in Heaven.The Beatitudes are divine paradoxes. They reveal how true blessedness is found not in earthly power, wealth, or comfort, but in spiritual poverty, humility, and even suffering for the sake of righteousness. They overturn worldly expectations, teaching that those who seem least in the eyes of the world are, in fact, greatest in the eyes of God. By embracing these paradoxes, a disciple of Christ discovers that what appears to be weakness is, in reality, the path to divine strength, and what seems like loss is, in truth, the means to eternal gain. For those who enjoy earthly power, wealth, or comfort, the Beatitudes are exceptionally challenging. Yet for those who are weak, poor, or afflicted, the Beatitudes offer profound consolation. Divine Wisdom is the fullness of Truth, accessible only through the gift of grace. No amount of human reasoning or philosophical argument can fully unveil the depth of the Beatitudes—only God, through His grace, can open the mind and heart to their truth. Throughout life, we are confronted with countless competing opinions about how we ought to live. A deep desire for happiness is inscribed upon every human soul, yet people seek its fulfillment in vastly different ways. While worldly wisdom may offer guidance for a healthy and comfortable life, only divine Wisdom can fulfill the soul's deepest longing for true and lasting happiness. Do you want to be happy? Of course you do. Though many people experience unhappiness and even engage in actions that lead to misery, human nature is such that every choice we make is ultimately driven by our innate longing for happiness. As the saying goes, “You can't not want to be happy!” The key to attaining happiness is discovering the true path. Since God Himself has placed this natural longing within our souls, we must turn to Him for its fulfillment. The answer He has given is the Beatitudes.Reflect today on your desire for happiness. Because of our fallen human nature, we suffer from what the Church calls “concupiscence.” Concupiscence distorts our passions and desires, obscures our thinking, and weakens our will, making it difficult to discover the true path to the fulfillment we desire. The Beatitudes remedy concupiscence by exposing our fallen tendencies and the false promises of happiness we so easily believe, redirecting us toward the truth. Embrace the wisdom of the Beatitudes, strive to live them by the aid of grace, and you will discover that your deepest desires are fulfilled—not in passing pleasures, but in the truth of these interior dispositions. Lord of all Wisdom, You have created me for true and lasting happiness, yet I often seek fulfillment in worldly comforts and turn from the path You have set before me. Grant me the gift of Your Wisdom to recognize Your way and the grace to follow it faithfully, that I may one day rejoice forever in Your Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Jesus Teaches the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes vintage illustration, via Adobe StockSource: 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.

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