Dwelling Gently in the Kingdom Part 2
June 26, 2008
Jesus promises that the meek will be blessed, and that they will inherit the earth. But beyond that, meekness is necessary for us to witness effectively to the world, and for the church to function smoothly.
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Meekness is not weakness or timidity; it is power that is kept under control. Jesus had been given all power by the Father, yet he said, "I am meek and lowly in heart." And He is the one who washed the disciples' feet.
June 25, 2008
The Beatitude "Blessed are those who mourn" reminds us of the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The Pharisee pridefully exalted himself. But the tax collector mourned over his sins, and he was forgiven.
June 24, 2008
When Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit," he was describing the right attitude toward our own righteousness. To be poor in spirit is to recognize that you are spiritually bankrupt before God.
June 23, 2008
The people who heard the Sermon on the Mount came for different reasons, with different expectations. But Jesus was really addressing his disciples. The King was telling them how to live in His Kingdom.
June 20, 2008
The Sermon on the Mount is not a very descriptive title for such a monumental message. It is the greatest sermon ever preached, by the greatest preacher who ever lived.
June 19, 2008
As Paul wrote to the Philippians, the source of his joy had changed from glorying in his own standing as a Jewish leader, to glorying in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Trusting totally in Christ is our security.
June 18, 2008
The theme of the entire book of Philippians is joy. Paul preached that true joy comes through making Jesus Christ the center of your life, and by serving others. Jesus modeled this by being the servant of all.
June 17, 2008
Giving to God reaps an eternal reward, and you can't outgive God. But if God doesn't have your heart, He doesn't want your money. He doesn't need it. If He has your heart, your giving will naturally follow.
June 16, 2008
Paul commended the Philippians because, although they weren't with him on the mission field, they shared in his work by their sacrificial giving to support him. He called their generosity "a sweet--smelling aroma... well pleasing to God."
June 13, 2008
Contentment is an elusive state. It is not a genetic predisposition; it's something that must be learned. The apostle Paul had the remedy for discontentment—- confidence in God's power to sustain him.
June 12, 2008
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