by Will | Jan 4, 2011 | Scripture Musings
Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses...
by Will | Dec 8, 2010 | Scripture Musings
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 great is...
by Will | Dec 1, 2010 | Scripture Musings
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Peace these days is usually interpreted in terms of either noise or warfare, and is usually characterized by the absence of one or the other, or both. When we have peace in the...
by Will | Nov 25, 2010 | Scripture Meditations
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 (NIV) The Jewish leaders, especially the Pharisees and teachers of the Law, were very big on external purity. This included specific ways of washing their hands, and total avoidance of contact...
by Will | Nov 17, 2010 | Scripture Musings
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7 (NIV) The Jews defined mercy in two different but related ways: First, as the forgiveness of wrongs done to you, and secondly as the giving of alms or charity. Both definitions of mercy are...
