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ATDirect019 Peacemakers Mt5vs9

The Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God. What does it mean to be peacemaker? Why is this such an important part of the character of the Kingdom? we answer these questions as we continue through our indepth consideration of the Jesus' greatest sermon.

ATDirect018 Like Children Mt5vs8

Simple, trusting, vulnerable. These are not descriptions of the character traits that most people would put forth as the keys to happiness. But what if Jesus' words about becoming like children meant that we would become more like them in this way? What if this is exactly what Jesus meant by the "pure in heart?"

ATDirect017 Those Who Do Mercy Mt5vs7

Most people think of mercy as not getting the negative thing a person deserves. But in the Kingdom of heaven, mercy is much more than withholding just consequence. It is active and engaged. It cares for and defends the vulnerable. And this is what Jesus is getting at when he holds up the "merciful" as the fifth beatitude.

ATDirect016 Craving Righteousness Mt5vs6

Jesus told his disciples that he had food that they knew not of. His food was to do the will of his father and to finish his work. That same food is available to disciples of Christ in the Kingdom. And it is only this hunger that will ever be truly satisfied.

ATDirect015 Meakness is not Weakness Mt5vs5

Beatitude #3: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Meekness is often confused with weakness. But was Jesus weak? Because he described himself as meek. Think about this question as we continue Jesus' introduction to the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's gospel. This is His correction to the prevailing assumption that meekness is weakness.