Christ’s “Blessed” Disciples are:
- Poor in spirit- practice humility and recognize their need for Christ
- Mourners- practice empathy and are aware of the impact of their own actions on the lives of others
- Meek- practice controlled power and calm assurance in the face of violence and chaos
- Merciful- practice loving forgiveness
- Pure in heart- investigate and search for truth with intentionality- listen to others
- Peacemakers- practice reconciliation and are willing work for justice over the long-haul
- Persecuted- willing to face suffering for the cause of truth and justice (gospel)
Mathew 5:3-10
James McJunkin
Executive Minister
September 18, 2017