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Peacemakers

Matthew 5:9 – God not only desires for us to be pure and holy, but also to make peace and extend mercy.

Matthew 5:8 — Jesus commends the process and pursuit of purity (holiness) as one of the attributes of the Heavenly Father.

Matthew 5:7 — God blesses those who are merciful with mercy.

Matthew 5:6 — God blesses and truly satisfies those who listen and obey what He says is right.

Matthew 5:5 — If we serve God and others we will experience the blessing of participating in God’s restoration of humanity and Creation.

Matthew 5:5 — We look at how bringing our grief to God through mourning/lament results in the blessing of God’s comfort (and more).

Matthew 5:1-3 — Jesus teaches that wealth, status, and righteousness do not earn a place in the Kingdom; rather, it is God’s gift.

Matthew 5:1-12 — Jesus teaches his followers how to recognize and share blessing in the world.

Revelation 21; 1 Cor. 15 — A look at the here-and-now implications of our future restoration by God: being and bearing first fruits in the world.

1 Peter 2:9-10 — We are blessed to be a blessing, to share the Good News and enact God’s love, mercy, and justice in the world.