The Life and Ministry of Jesus

The Life and Ministry of Jesus “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. Matthew 5:13 The underlying implication of his saying, “You …

The Life and Ministry of Jesus “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew …

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 Our Lord, in the course of the Beatitudes, pronounced the blessing of God on the humble, the penitent, the submissive, those with a passion for holiness, …

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 To be a lover of and worker after peace is one of the distinguishing marks of those who are followers of the Prince of peace. That miracle of grace which …

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 Man measures himself by his fellow man. When he desires to test his character, his ethics, or his morals, he measures himself by fellow men. He can always find someone who …

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 What is mercifulness? It is a gracious disposition toward my fellow creatures and fellow Christians. It is that kindness and benevolence that feels the miseries of others. It is a spirit that regards …

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 A doctor can tell much about the progress of his patients by seeing how much they eat. Physical development is related to physical appetite. It is no less …

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Meekness is the opposite of self-will toward God, and of ill-will toward men. “The meek are those who quietly submit themselves before God, to His Word, to His rod, who follow His …

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Tears may be a sign of devotion. As recorded in Luke 7:37–39, a woman came into the Pharisee’s house where Jesus reclined, and brought an alabaster box of ointment. She stood at …

The Life and Ministry of Jesus And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:1–3 “Blessed …