“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.” (Matthew 5:6) Look at Isaiah 26:7-11. Notice some of the words and phrases here that indicate intense desire for God and His righteousness: waited for thee, … [Read more...]
The Meek
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) In this post, we will discuss what Jesus meant when He said, “Blessed are the meek.” What is meekness? Can one be both meek and bold? What is the opposite of meek? Why should … [Read more...]
They That Mourn
“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) In this lesson, we will discuss the next characteristic of those who desire to be part of the Kingdom of God, a characteristic that Jesus says is “Blessed.” We will look at … [Read more...]
The Poor in Spirit
(The Beatitudes are found in Matthew 5, at the beginning of the Sermon on The Mount. These posts are from a series of sermons preaches by Brother Bob Easton.) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew … [Read more...]
How to Pray to Change Your Attitude – Part Two
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) This devotion is a continuation from Part One in How to Pray to Change Your Attitude. Please read the introduction in Part One. The … [Read more...]
How to Pray to Change Your Attitude – Part One
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) How seriously do you take the commands of God? I know that when that question is asked, there are some who will immediately think of the … [Read more...]
