This Week's Worship

Blessings II: How Blessed People Live
Theme
The first part of the Beatitudes, in verses 3–6, speaks of the blessing we receive through who we become before God. The second part, in verses 7–10, speaks of the blessing we receive through what we do as God’s people. The way of blessing is not found in being recognized by the world.It is found in becoming the kind of person God desires us to be. And it is also found in doing the things God calls us to do. Becoming and doing. We need both.
Matthew 5:7-10
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.