Matthew 5:3-12
Although not to be taken as a “checklist”, Jesus’s teachings in “The Beatitudes” provide some wonderful counsel in finding happiness in our lives. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Although not to be taken as a “checklist”, Jesus’s teachings in “The Beatitudes” provide some wonderful counsel in finding happiness in our lives. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
This is a very tough and very real one. Could YOU pray FOR the person you dislike the most? Let’s look at Jesus’ advice in Matthew 5:43-44.
By this point in His ministry, it was clear that Jesus’s teachings would be unlike what the people of His time were used to hearing…and what a blessing that message had been to the world!
In this episode we'll talk about Matthew chapter 5 and Luke chapter 6. We'll talk about an example in the Savior's live where he was being accused by the scribes and Pharisees of inappropriate behavior. We'll discuss how this is a good example of how in order to progress spiritually and emotionally, we need to keep our focus on our own issues and not those of others. We'll also talk about the beatitudes, delayed gratification, and how faith increases. Last we'll discuss the Savior's invitation to increase our efforts and do more difficult things. We'll talk about how the more effective effort we give towards mental health improvement, the more change we are likely to experience.
If you’re a member of Christ’s church you’ve crossed a line. What line is that? Let’s find out!
Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Matthew 5; Luke 6!
Spiritually speaking, when we are thirsty (not seeing clearly, irritable, confused, dizzy, craving spiritually unhealthy things…), the answer is always Jesus! If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
What kind of geographic limit was there to Jesus’ earthly power to commit miracles? We’re finding out today! Let’s dive in together.
Hank Smith and John Bytheway talk about this week's Come, Follow Me study.
What is it about John 3:16 that makes it such an iconic, perhaps even THE most iconic verse that Christians use to proclaim their love of God to the world?