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(KJV) Matthew 5:19

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

True greatness in the kingdom of heaven is determined by our obedience and influence regarding God’s law. According to Matthew 5:19, anyone who obeys and teaches God’s commands will be called great.

In a world that constantly encourages us to compromise, Jesus calls us to a higher standard. Our status in eternity is directly tied to how we interact with His Word.

• Our Attitude: Loving God means His commands are not a burden (1 John 5:3).
• Our Affection: Delight in His truth (Psalms 119:47).
• Our Impact: Inspiring others through a faithful, uncompromising example.

When we treat His holiness as if it does not matter today, we lower the standard for those watching us. True honor belongs to those who steadfastly do and teach His truths.

Lord, grant us a deep love for Your commandments. Let our daily choices inspire others to live by Your standards rather than compromise them. Keep us faithful in the small things so that our lives may honor You and lead others into Your truth. Amen.

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1. THE LAW TO FULFILL / MATTHEW 5:17
2. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD DEEDS / MATTHEW 5:14-16
3. PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:10
4. THE PEACEMAKERS / MATTHEW 5:9
5. THE PURE IN HEART / MATTHEW 5:8
6. THE MERCIFUL / MATTHEW 5:7
7. HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:6
8. THE MEEK / MATTHEW 5:5
9. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
10. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
11. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
12. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
13. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
14. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
15. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
16. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
17. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
18. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
19. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
20. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
21. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
22. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
23. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
24. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
25. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
26. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
27. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
28. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
29. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
30. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
31. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
32. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
33. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
34. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
35. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
36. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
37. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
38. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
39. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
40. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
41. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
42. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
43. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Matthew 5:17

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes a statement that bridges the gap between ancient history and our daily lives as believers: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” (Matthew 5:17).

To fully grasp what Jesus meant, we first need to understand what “the Law and the Prophets” actually encompasses. In the Jewish tradition, this phrase represents the entirety of the Old Testament scripture. It includes the Torah (the first five books), the Former Prophets (historical books like Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings), the Latter Prophets (the Major and Minor prophets), and even the Writings like the Psalms (Matthew 13:35; Psalms 78:2).

The Old Testament serves as a beautiful preview of everything Jesus Christ came to accomplish. He did not come to discard it, but to unlock its ultimate spiritual purpose.

So, what does Jesus’ fulfillment of the law mean for our lives today?

As New Testament Christians, our relationship to the Old Testament law changed after the cross. The sacrificial, ceremonial, and civil laws given specifically to ancient Israel are no longer binding on us (Hebrews 10:1-4). Jesus fulfilled those requirements once and for all.

However, the moral and ethical principles underlying the law—which reveal God’s immutable character, standards, and desires—remain completely true today. We see these same principles echoed throughout the teachings of Christ and the Apostles (Matthew 22:36-40; Galatians 5:14).

For the believer, keeping God’s moral law is not a checklist to earn salvation or forgiveness (Galatians 2:16). We can never buy our way into heaven through legalistic obedience.

Instead, the law acts as a beautiful code of conduct for people who are already saved. When we choose to live by God’s standards, we are simply expressing our deep gratitude to Christ for saving us and allowing Him to live His life through us (Romans 6:15-22).

Faith changes our posture toward God. He is no longer just a distant, sovereign Lawgiver; through Jesus, He becomes our loving heavenly Father (John 1:12; Galatians 4:6).

Because we love Him, our motivation shifts from a rigid obligation to a heartfelt desire to please Him. This transformation is not something we can manufacture on our own strength. It is the work of God’s grace and the Holy Spirit living inside us (Romans 8:13). The Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome our old nature, transforms our hearts from the inside out, and guides us to do the Father’s will (Matthew 7:21).

By walking under the “law of Christ,” we willingly yield our lives to His control to become “slaves to righteousness” (Romans 6:18-22). Our ultimate goal is to put the needs of the Kingdom and others ahead of ourselves (Galatians 6:2). In doing so, we reflect His character to the world around us and remain faithful to the true spiritual requirements of God’s law.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the beautiful unity of Your Word and for the perfect work of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets on our behalf. Thank You that we are no longer bound by a system of rules to earn Your favor, but that through faith, we are welcomed into Your family as Your beloved children.

Lord, we ask that Your Holy Spirit work deeply within our hearts today. Transform our inner desires so that our outward obedience flows from genuine love and gratitude. Help us to put to death the ungodly habits of our human nature. Teach us to live under the law of Christ by serving others, putting Your Kingdom first, and actively doing Your will.

May our lives reflect Your holy character and bring glory to Your name.

In Jesus’ precious name we pray, Amen.

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1. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD DEEDS / MATTHEW 5:14-16
2. PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:10
3. THE PEACEMAKERS / MATTHEW 5:9
4. THE PURE IN HEART / MATTHEW 5:8
5. THE MERCIFUL / MATTHEW 5:7
6. HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:6
7. THE MEEK / MATTHEW 5:5
8. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
9. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
10. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
11. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
12. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
13. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
14. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
15. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
16. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
17. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
18. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
19. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
20. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
21. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
22. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
23. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
24. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
25. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
26. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
27. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
28. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
29. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
30. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
31. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
32. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
33. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
34. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
35. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
36. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
37. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
38. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
39. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
40. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
41. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
42. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Matthew 5:14-16

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. ¹⁵ Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. ¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

In the time of Jesus, everyday people relied on small, unassuming clay lamps. Fueled by olive oil and a simple wick, these tiny vessels had a massive responsibility: to push back the heavy darkness of the night.

As followers of Christ, Jesus calls us to be exactly like those simple clay lamps. In Matthew 5:14-16, He declares, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

We live in a world that can often feel spiritually dark and disorienting. Yet, we are given the incredible privilege of lighting the way to God by reflecting the life, love, and light of His Son, Jesus.

Genuine faith is not meant to be kept under wraps. Our lives should stand out in society in a positive, spiritually enlightening way. People all around us are actively searching for direction, meaning, and hope. When we live out our faith authentically, it becomes a beacon for those lost in the shadows.

Reflecting Jesus happens through our words, but it is often amplified much more effectively through our actions. To truly show the world who Jesus is, we must follow His example of humble leadership. Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve. We must adopt that same posture—actively looking for ways to assist others and meet their needs at home, at school, on the job, and in our neighborhoods.

By serving people, we break down the barriers of resistance and opposition to the Gospel. Simple acts of kindness and meeting tangible, practical needs validate the message we carry.

Truthfully, many people will not pay attention to the message of salvation unless it comes from someone who cares enough to meet them right where they are hurting. Sometimes, we must feed a person’s physical hunger before we can share the bread of life with their soul. Other times, we may need to help clean up a neighborhood before we can help invite restoration into the lives of the people living inside it.

When we actively fight against injustice, share our food and clothing, support our families, and stand up for the oppressed, Scripture promises that our “light will rise in the darkness” (Isaiah 58:10). Practical service and loving interactions open the door to share the bold, life-changing truth of Christ. When people see the authenticity of our love, they become open to considering Christ’s claims, believing His Word, and yielding their lives to Him.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to be the ultimate Light of the world. Lord, we acknowledge that this present world can often feel dark, but You have called us to be lamps that push that darkness away. Forgive us for the times we have hidden our faith or stayed comfortable in our own circles.

Fill us daily with Your Holy Spirit so that we can reflect Your humility and compassion. Give us eyes to see the practical needs around us—at home, at work, and in our communities. Help us to serve others cheerfully, giving food to the hungry, clothing to the needy, and love to the brokenhearted.

Let our actions pave the way for our words. Open doors for us to boldly share the hope we have in Jesus. May our lives be an undeniable testimony of Your goodness, so that when others see our good deeds, they don’t praise us, but point all the glory to You.

In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.

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1. PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:10
2. THE PEACEMAKERS / MATTHEW 5:9
3. THE PURE IN HEART / MATTHEW 5:8
4. THE MERCIFUL / MATTHEW 5:7
5. HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:6
6. THE MEEK / MATTHEW 5:5
7. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
8. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
9. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
10. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
11. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
12. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
13. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
14. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
15. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
16. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
17. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
18. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
19. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
20. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
21. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
22. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
23. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
24. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
25. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
26. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
27. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
28. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
29. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
30. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
31. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
32. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
33. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
34. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
35. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
36. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
37. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
38. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
39. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
40. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
41. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Matthew 5:10

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Living a life fully devoted to Christ is a radical act. In Matthew 5:10, Jesus delivers a countercultural truth: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Following Christ and living according to the principles of God’s Word means we will inevitably face opposition and rejection. When we uphold God’s standards of truth, justice, and purity, and refuse to conform to the ungodly lifestyles of society, we will be unpopular. This criticism and hostility comes not only from the world, but at times from within the church itself.

Yet, Scripture teaches us that this is a time to rejoice. God reserves a special blessing for those who suffer for His sake, refining our faith and strengthening our eternal hope.

The danger for individual Christians and churches today is the temptation to avoid this friction by compromising. When we lose our distinctiveness, we become spiritually lukewarm—unconcerned, unresponsive, and lazy. This condition suppresses and destroys the activity and power of the Holy Spirit. Without His power, we lose our effectiveness and risk being rejected by God. Christians who are no longer seasoned with salt will end up being trampled by men, giving in to the values of an ungodly society and ultimately facing spiritual ruin. Standing for righteousness may cost us worldly comfort, but it secures our heavenly reward.

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the truth of Your Word and the calling to live righteously in a broken world. Lord, grant us the courage to stand firm when opposition, criticism, and rejection come our way. Forgive us for the times we have chosen comfort over conviction or allowed ourselves to become lukewarm.

Fill us afresh with the power and presence of Your Holy Spirit. Keep us seasoned with the salt of Your truth, so that we may never compromise with the values of an ungodly society. When we face trials for Your sake, remind us of the eternal weight of glory that awaits us and help us to rejoice in Your faithfulness. We anchor our hearts in Your promise that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who endure.

In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray, Amen.

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1. THE PEACEMAKERS / MATTHEW 5:9
2. THE PURE IN HEART / MATTHEW 5:8
3. THE MERCIFUL / MATTHEW 5:7
4. HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:6
5. THE MEEK / MATTHEW 5:5
6. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
7. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
8. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
9. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
10. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
11. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
12. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
13. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
14. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
15. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
16. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
17. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
18. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
19. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
20. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
21. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
22. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
23. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
24. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
25. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
26. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
27. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
28. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
29. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
30. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
31. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
32. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
33. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
34. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
35. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
36. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
37. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
38. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
39. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
40. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

In a world fractured by division, Jesus offers a radical blueprint for harmony in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

True peacemaking is not merely the absence of conflict or the suppression of hard truths. Scriptural peace begins with vertical reconciliation. Through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, our broken relationship with the Creator is completely restored. We receive a profound, unshakeable peace that guards our hearts.

Once we are reconciled to God, we are called to horizontal reconciliation. The peace we receive cannot be hoarded; it must be actively shared. Peacemakers extend grace to difficult neighbors, seek forgiveness, and love their enemies. Most importantly, they point others toward the ultimate source of peace—Jesus Christ. When we actively build bridges instead of walls, we reflect the very character of our Heavenly Father, proving ourselves to be His true children.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for reconciling us to Yourself through the death and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus. We praise You for the gift of peace that surpasses all human understanding.

Lord, convict our hearts where we have harbored bitterness or stoked division. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so that we may become active instruments of Your peace in our families, workplaces, and communities. Give us the courage to love our enemies, the humility to seek forgiveness, and the boldness to share the gospel of peace with a broken world. May our lives clearly reflect Your love, so that others may see our deeds and know that we are truly Your children.

In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen.

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1. THE PURE IN HEART / MATTHEW 5:8
2. THE MERCIFUL / MATTHEW 5:7
3. HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:6
4. THE MEEK / MATTHEW 5:5
5. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
6. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
7. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
8. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
9. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
10. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
11. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
12. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
13. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
14. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
15. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
16. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
17. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
18. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
19. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
20. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
21. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
22. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
23. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
24. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
25. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
26. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
27. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
28. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
29. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
30. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
31. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
32. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
33. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
34. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
35. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
36. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
37. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
38. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
39. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

In the Beatitudes, Jesus shares a profound promise: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8). This goes far beyond outward behavior. It reaches into the very core of who we are.

The “pure in heart” are those who have devoted themselves entirely to God. They have been freed from the power of sin by God’s grace—His undeserved favor, love, and daily enablement. This grace transforms us, allowing us to please God and bring honor to Him through our actions, choices, and lifestyles.

To have a pure heart means aligning your inner life with God’s standard of holiness. In scripture, the “heart” encompasses your mind, will, and emotions. When your heart is in tune with God’s heart, a supernatural shift happens:

• Aligned Attitudes: You develop a deep love for what is true and right, and a hatred for evil (Hebrews 1:9).
• Purified Thoughts: Your secret thoughts, motivations, and desires begin to reflect His moral purity and spiritual integrity.
• Total Dedication: You choose daily separation from evil and a total dedication to serving Him.

God requires holiness in His followers because He Himself is holy. But this requirement comes with an incredible reward: the pure in heart “will see God.”

To see God means to be recognized as His child. It means experiencing a close, deeply personal relationship with Him right now in our daily lives. Ultimately, it means looking upon His face and reigning with Him forever in His future eternal kingdom (Revelation 22:4).

When we let His grace purify us from the inside out, our spiritual eyes are opened to see His hand at work all around us.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the radical gift of Your grace and the love that frees us from the power of sin. We confess that we cannot make our own hearts pure, so we ask for Your Holy Spirit to do a transforming work within us today.

Purify our minds, our wills, and our emotions. Align our desires with Your standard of holiness, and give us a genuine love for what is right and a hatred for what is evil. Let our thoughts and motivations bring honor to Your name.

Thank You for the beautiful promise that the pure in heart will see You. Draw us into a closer, more intimate relationship with You today as we look forward to the day we see You face to face in Your eternal kingdom.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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1. THE MERCIFUL / MATTHEW 5:7
2. HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:6
3. THE MEEK / MATTHEW 5:5
4. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
5. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
6. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
7. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
8. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
9. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
10. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
11. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
12. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
13. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
14. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
15. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
16. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
17. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
18. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
19. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
20. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
21. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
22. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
23. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
24. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
25. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
26. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
27. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
28. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
29. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
30. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
31. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
32. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
33. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
34. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
35. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
36. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
37. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
38. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

In a world that often rewards retaliation, self-interest, and holding grudges, Jesus offers a completely countercultural vision for His followers. In the Sermon on the Mount, He declares a beautiful promise:

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” — Matthew 5:7

To truly understand this Beatitude, we must look at what it means to be a “merciful” person. True mercy is not a passive emotion. It is a dynamic, active response to the brokenness around us.

The merciful are those who are filled with genuine sympathy and deep compassion toward people who are suffering. This suffering can take many forms, whether it is the heavy weight of personal sin or the crushing grief of earthly sorrow.

Merciful people do not just stand on the sidelines expressing pity. They sincerely want to ease and eliminate that suffering. They do this by:

• Pointing others to hope: Influencing people to depend entirely on God for help and encouraging them to entrust their lives to Jesus Christ.
• Taking action: Getting actively involved in meeting the tangible, everyday needs of those around them.

Scripture consistently demonstrates that mercy requires active participation in the lives of others:

• The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:23-35): Jesus uses this parable to remind us of the staggering debt of sin we have been forgiven. Having received such immense mercy from God, it is only natural that we extend that same grace to others.
• The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37): While others walked past a beaten, suffering man, the Samaritan stopped. He got dirty. He used his own resources to care for a stranger’s physical wounds. This is mercy in action.
• Our High Priest (Hebrews 2:17): Jesus Himself became human so that He could be a “merciful and faithful high priest,” perfectly understanding our weaknesses and making atonement for our sins.

When we choose to live a life marked by compassion, forgiveness, and active helpfulness, Jesus gives us a beautifully reassuring guarantee: we will be shown mercy. As we pour out God’s love to a hurting world, we open our own hearts to experience the fullness of His grace and comfort when we need it most.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the overwhelming, unconditional mercy You have poured into our lives through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We confess that our hearts can sometimes grow cold, judgmental, or indifferent to the pain of the world around us.

Break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Fill us with genuine sympathy and compassion for those who are suffering from the weight of sin or the depths of sorrow. Give us the courage and the strength to get actively involved in meeting the needs of others. Use our lives to guide hurting people to depend on You and to fully entrust their lives to Jesus. May our actions be a clear reflection of Your character, and may we walk daily in the promise of Your abundant mercy.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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1. HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:6
2. THE MEEK / MATTHEW 5:5
3. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
4. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
5. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
6. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
7. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
8. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
9. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
10. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
11. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
12. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
13. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
14. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
15. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
16. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
17. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
18. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
19. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
20. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
21. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
22. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
23. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
24. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
25. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
26. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
27. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
28. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
29. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
30. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
31. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
32. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
33. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
34. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
35. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
36. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
37. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Matthew 5:6

Have you ever been truly, desperately hungry? Not just looking for a light snack, but experiencing the kind of deep, consuming hunger and thirst that commands your entire focus?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses this raw, human physical necessity to describe the foundational requirement for all godly living. To hunger and thirst for righteousness means possessing an intense, driving desire for God and His standards. Without this spiritual appetite, we will never pursue a deeper relationship with the Father or develop the character traits Jesus calls us to walk in.

Throughout Scripture, we see this desperate craving modeled by those who walked closely with God:

• Moses pleaded to know God’s ways and see His glory (Exodus 33:13; Exodus 33:18).
• The Psalmist cried out, “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Psalms 42:2).
• The Apostle Paul cast aside every earthly achievement just to know Christ intimately (Philippians 3:10).

Our spiritual condition throughout our lives depends entirely on what we are hungry for. A healthy believer consistently cultivates a deep appetite for:

• The Presence of God (Deuteronomy 4:29)
• The Word of God (Psalms 119)
• The Interaction and Friendship of Christ (Philippians 3:8-10)
• The Companionship, Guidance, and Influence of the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
• Righteousness and His Power (Matthew 5:6; Matthew 6:33)
• The Return of Christ (2 Timothy 4:8)

If this hunger is so vital, what happens to it? Just as eating junk food spoils our physical appetite, our spiritual hunger for God can be hindered—and even destroyed—by the things of this world. Jesus and the apostles warned that our desire for holy things is easily choked out by specific spiritual toxins:

• The Worries of Life & Deceitfulness of Wealth: Anxiety over our circumstances and the lie that money can secure us will quickly crowd out our desire for God (Matthew 13:22).
• The Desire for Temporal Things: Chasing after things that fade away leaves no room for eternal investments (Mark 4:19).
• The Lust for Life’s Pleasures: Prioritizing comfort, entertainment, and self-indulgence numbs our spiritual senses (Luke 8:14).
• Disconnection from the Vine: Failing to trust Christ and remain in a right relationship with Him starves our souls (John 15:4).

When we lose our hunger for God and His standards, we begin to die spiritually.

If you realize today that your spiritual hunger has waned, do not despair. The solution is to become highly sensitive and responsive to the work of the Holy Spirit in your conscience. It is the Holy Spirit who convicts us, keeps us away from evil, and draws us back into the loving presence of God (John 16:8-13; Romans 8:5-16).

If you feed your flesh, your flesh will rule. But if you begin to feed your spirit by turning away from distractions and opening the Word, your hunger for God will return—and Jesus promises that you will be filled.

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today acknowledging that our souls were created to find their ultimate satisfaction in You alone. Forgive us for the times we have tried to fill our lives with the junk food of this world—with worldly wealth, temporary pleasures, and endless worries that choke out our love for You.

Holy Spirit, we ask that You revive our spiritual appetite today. Break the hold of temporal distractions over our hearts. Give us an intense, desperate hunger and thirst for Your righteousness. Grant us a heart like Moses, Paul, and the psalmists—a heart that cries out for Your presence, Your Word, and Your guidance.

We choose to abide in the Vine today, trusting You to protect our consciences from evil and draw us closer to Your heart. Thank You for the beautiful promise of Jesus that when we hunger and thirst for Your righteousness, we will be fully satisfied. Fill us now with Your power, Your love, and Your Spirit.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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1. THE MEEK / MATTHEW 5:5
2. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
3. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
4. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
5. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
6. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
7. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
8. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
9. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
10. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
11. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
12. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
13. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
14. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
15. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
16. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
17. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
18. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
19. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
20. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
21. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
22. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
23. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
24. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
25. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
26. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
27. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
28. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
29. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
30. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
31. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
32. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
33. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
34. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
35. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
36. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

We live in a world that rewards aggression. The loudest voices get the attention, and the most self-reliant people are praised as successful. Society tells us to push our way to the top, secure our own future, and never show vulnerability.

Then we read the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”

To modern ears, the word “meek” sounds a lot like “weak.” We picture someone who is passive, timid, or easily pushed around. But in the kingdom of God, meekness is not weakness at all. It is actually great strength under complete control.

True meekness is not just about having a polite or modest attitude toward the people around you. It goes much deeper than social etiquette. True meekness is a posture of the heart directly before God.

The “meek” are those who are entirely humble and submissive to the Father. They have come to the end of their own strength and self-reliance. Instead of fighting for control, they look to God alone for their security in life and their refuge in times of trouble.

• Depend completely on God for security.
• Commit the direction of your life entirely to Him.
• Release the need to aggressively pursue your own agenda.
• Focus on God’s work and God’s people over personal gain.

The book of Psalms gives us a clear picture of this heart posture. In Psalms 37:11, we see a parallel promise: “But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.”

When we operate in meekness, our priorities shift. We stop obsessing over what might happen to us personally. We stop gripping our plans so tightly. Instead, we become deeply concerned with what God is doing in the world and how we can love His people well.

The world tells you that if you do not fight for your piece of the pie, you will end up with nothing. But Jesus flips this script entirely. The people who aggressively pursue their own ways using worldly tactics will ultimately lose what they are trying to save. It is the meek—those who surrender everything to God—who will inherit His richest benefits and reign with Him in the end.

Surrender does not mean giving up; it means giving over. When you place your life, your future, and your security into the hands of the Creator, you are positioning yourself to receive an eternal inheritance that can never be taken away.

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today acknowledging that Your ways are higher than our ways. Forgive us for the times we have tried to force our own agendas, rely on our own strength, and seek security in temporary things. Help us to understand the true power of holy meekness.

We commit the direction of our lives entirely to You. Teach us to submit our wills, our plans, and our anxieties to Your care. Make us more concerned with Your kingdom and Your people than with our own comfort or reputation. We declare that You alone are our refuge and our ultimate security.

Thank You for the beautiful promise that the meek will inherit the earth. We rest in the assurance of Your future rewards and Your present peace. Mold our hearts to look more like Jesus, who was gentle and humble in heart. In His holy name, we pray. Amen.

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1. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
2. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
3. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
4. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
5. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
6. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
7. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
8. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
9. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
10. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
11. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
12. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
13. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
14. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
15. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
16. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
17. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
18. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
19. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
20. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
21. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
22. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
23. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
24. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
25. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
26. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
27. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
28. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
29. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
30. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
31. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
32. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
33. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
34. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
35. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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(KJV) Matthew 5:4

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

We live in a world that tells us to avoid pain at all costs. We are encouraged to mask our struggles, chase constant happiness, and project an image of flawless strength. Yet, in His foundational Sermon on the Mount, Jesus turns this worldly logic completely upside down with a startling promise:

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4

At first glance, this reads like a contradiction. How can those carrying deep sorrow simultaneously be “blessed” or divinely happy?

The answer lies in the type of mourning Jesus is talking about. He is not merely referring to the natural grief of losing a loved one or a job, though God deeply cares about those sorrows too. Instead, Jesus is pointing us toward a spiritual mourning—a holy brokenness that paves the very way to lasting comfort.

To mourn, in a biblical sense, begins with an honest look inward. It is the raw recognition of our own weakness in relation to God’s perfect standards and ultimate power.

When we stop comparing ourselves to others and instead look at the blinding purity and holiness of God, we realize how desperately short we fall. We see our pride, our selfish ambition, and our daily failures. This realization shouldn’t lead to hopeless despair, but it should cause a genuine sorrow. It is the heavy grief of realizing our rebellion against a loving Creator.

True comfort cannot come to someone who believes they have it all together. God cannot fill a heart that is already full of itself. It is only when we empty ourselves through spiritual mourning that we can be filled with His grace.

Spiritual mourning does not stop with self-examination. It naturally expands outward. Those who are in tune with the heart of God begin to grieve over the very things that grieve Him.

When we look at the world around us, we see rampant unfaithfulness, immorality, and cruelty. We see broken families, systemic injustice, and lives devastated by sin. Rather than becoming calloused, indifferent, or self-righteous, the follower of Christ is moved to tears.

We see this modeled perfectly throughout Scripture:

• Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem, grieving its spiritual blindness (Luke 19:41).
• The Apostle Paul served the church with humility and many tears, deeply invested in the spiritual well-being of others (Acts 20:19).
• Righteous Lot was tormented in his soul day after day by the lawless deeds he saw around him (2 Peter 2:8).

To mourn means to refuse to be comfortable with the brokenness of this world. It means allowing your heart to break for what breaks the heart of God.

Jesus promises a definitive reward for this posture of heart: they shall be comforted.

This comfort is not a vague, emotional sentiment. It is a powerful, tangible reality available right now through the Holy Spirit. When we mourn over sin—and actively commit ourselves to helping rescue people from the grip of evil—God meets us with an incredible divine exchange.

He replaces our sorrow with the heavy weights of His Kingdom: righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17).

• In place of our guilt, He gives us righteousness through Christ.
• In place of our anxiety over a broken world, He gives us supernatural peace.
• In place of our grief, He deposits an unshakeable, holy joy.

If you are feeling the weight of your own failures today, or if you are overwhelmed by the darkness in the headlines, do not numb the pain. Take it to the feet of Jesus. Allow yourself to mourn, because it is in that exact place of brokenness that the God of all comfort is waiting to restore you.

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today acknowledging Your absolute holiness, Your perfect standards, and Your ultimate power. Lord, we confess that we often fall short. Forgive us for the times we treat sin lightly, and grant us a spirit of true repentance. Break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Help us to grieve the immorality, cruelty, and unfaithfulness in our world, rather than turning a blind eye.

We ask that You use us as instruments of Your love to help rescue those trapped in darkness. In our moments of deepest mourning, fulfill Your promise to comfort us. Flood our hearts with Your righteousness, Your unshakeable peace, and Your joy through the Holy Spirit.

In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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1. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
2. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
3. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
4. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
5. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
6. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
7. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
8. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
9. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
10. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
11. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
12. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
13. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
14. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
15. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
16. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
17. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
18. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
19. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
20. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
21. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
22. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
23. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
24. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
25. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
26. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
27. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
28. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
29. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
30. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
31. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
32. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
33. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
34. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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