Selwyn takes a final look at the last beatitude: ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me …’ (Matthew 5:10-11).
He introduces his study by reminding us [...]
Selwyn introduces today’s study with a question. “How should a Christian respond when he or she is persecuted because of righteousness? With love and with grace. ‘Easier said than done’, you may think to yourself. I agree. But though it may be difficult, it is not impossible. We must never forget that God has guaranteed [...]
Selwyn continues to look at the last beatitude: ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in [...]
In today’s study, Selwyn continues his consideration of the last beatitude; and, as I also like Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase (The Message) of this beatitude, it’s worthwhile repeating it: “You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom” (Matthew 5:10).
As we travel on life’s journey many unfortunate [...]
Only five days to go before we start reading the next issue, which will be on ‘Life Convictions’. If you can’t locate a copy please let me know and I’ll see what I can do for you.
CWR, publishers of Every Day with Jesus, advise that: ‘The whole thesis of this issue is based on the fact [...]
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Today’s study continues to look at the last beatitude: ‘Blessed are those who are persecutes because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. … ‘ (Matthew 5:10).
Selwyn puts forward one possible answer to the question, “why is it that believers who follow Christ and live a godly life find themselves being persecuted? … [...]
Bearing His reproach
And, so, we come to the last day of this study – I have found it to be very refreshing, and I’m bit sorry to have come to the end.
Listening to the words of Matthew 5:3-11, brought back memories of when I was last in Israel and I spend some time at the traditional spot where some think the Sermon [...]
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