by Will | Aug 29, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 5:17-20 (NIV) “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. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by...
by Will | Aug 29, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) “You are the light of the world. A city 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...
by Will | Aug 26, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 5:13 (NIV) “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” In Jesus’ day, salt wasn’t used primarily as a flavoring. It...
by Will | Aug 25, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 5:10-12 (NIV) “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...
by Will | Aug 25, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. If there is one thing that characterizes the kingdom of the world, it is strife, conflict, a lack of peace. The lack of peace is endemic to the world order, because the kingdom of the...
