Purity is often something so many people cringe to think of. It is also usually limited to thinking "pure in mind" as it relates to sexual temptation. But when Jesus says, "Blessed are the pure in heart..." he has something so mch bigger in mind. Learn what defines purity, how to pursue it, and how to have hope as we fall short.
The Pure in Heart
Pursuing God's Passions, Presence, & Purpose
June 25, 2023 • Michael Graham • Matthew 5:8
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Blessed Are The Persecuted
July 16, 2023 • Michael Graham • Matthew 5:1–12
Persecution is something that Christians in America have rarely experienced. It's not something we are accustomed to. But Jesus says that his people will live in a way that beckons persecution from a culture that stands against the things that God loves. What do we do when we are persecuted for our faith, whether in big ways or even small ones?
The Poor in Spirit
May 21, 2023 • Michael Graham • Matthew 5:1–3
The world looks for people who are strong, gifted, powerful, and wealthy – seeing them as the ones who are "blessed." Jesus turns the world upsidown when he destroys this way of thinking and says that in His eternal Kingdom, it is those who are "Poor in Spirit" who are blessed. What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'? Listen to be encouraged.