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How to love your enemy

How to love your enemy

Continuing our studies in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ...
Getting your own back

Getting your own back

Continuing our studies in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said:38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you ...
Speaking the Truth

Speaking the Truth

Continuing our studies in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said:“Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34 But ...
What did Jesus really say about Divorce?

What did Jesus really say about Divorce?

As we said last time, Jesus was not afraid to tackle the tough subjects of the day in His Sermon on the Mount. After a confronting few minutes, during which he challenged his hearers to flee the perils of sexual ...
Let's talk about Sex

Let’s talk about Sex

Jesus was not afraid to tackle the tough subjects in His Sermon on the Mount. After challenging his listeners to consider the use of their words, particularly when words might hurt or offend others, he moves to their thoughts, specifically ...
The art of reconciliation

The art of reconciliation

Continuing our journey through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, last week we read:“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell ...
The Problem with Anger

The Problem with Anger

Continuing our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you ...
Fulfilling the Law

Fulfilling the Law

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven ...
You are the light of the world

You are the light of the world

In Matthew 5: 14 – 16, Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it ...
You are the Salt of the Earth

You are the Salt of the Earth

This year the focus in our 4-min devotions is on the teaching given by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew chapters 5 – 7. After the short “Blessed are…” phrases at the beginning of the sermon, ...
Blessed are the pure in heart

Blessed are the pure in heart

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23God loves a pure heart. When King David was chosen (way back in the Old Testament) to be King of Israel it was because God saw ...
Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst

Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst

Psalm 42: 1 – 5, says this:1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with ...
Blessed are the Meek

Blessed are the Meek

This year the focus in our 4-min devotions is the teaching given by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew chapters 5 – 7. We are looking at the short “Blessed are…” phrases at the beginning of ...
Blessed are those who Mourn

Blessed are those who Mourn

This year the focus in our 4-min devotions will be the teachings of Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew chapters 5 – 7. Last time, we examined the opening lines of the sermon: Blessed are the ...
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Today we begin a new season of devotions based on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:1−3 tells us that “when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and ...
Worshipping God the Judge

Worshipping God the Judge

Here’s Psalm 75 from start to finish: 1 We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds. 2 You say, “I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge with equity ...
For the sake of those around you

For the sake of those around you

Paul wrote these words to Timothy in his first letter to him: “Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in ...
Preach the Word!

Preach the Word!

“… everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and ...
The God who sees me

The God who sees me

In the book of Genesis, a pregnant slave called Hagar was running away from her slave-owner Sarai who had been cruel towards her. The Lord sent an angel. Then the angel of the LORD told her, “Go back to your ...
Becoming a Model

Becoming a Model

“For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived ...
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