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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. (Matthew 5:6, ESV)  What do you hunger and thirst for? What do you desire? These questions come to mind as we consider the verse before us. There may be a multitude of responses to the questions that have just been brought […]

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5, ESV) Blessedness has always looked different in the eyes of God. Many of us would not immediately think of the word “meek” when considering those who will “inherit the earth.” We probably think of bold, boastful, brutish men who have drive and determination. […]

(Read Matthew 26) In this solemn chapter we have a great many hearts revealed. The heart of the chief priests, the heart of the elders, the heart of the scribes, the heart of Peter, the heart of Judas. But there is one heart in particular, unlike all the others, and that is the heart of […]

“Behold, God is exalted, and we do not know Him; the number of His years is unsearchable.” These words come from Job 36, and they represent man’s ancient understanding of God. The theologian may come along at this point and inform us that God’s revelation of Himself is progressive, meaning Elihu’s statement was not absolute […]

*The following is more of a sermon outline than it is an article. Though not exhaustive, may it be used to stir up thoughts of Christ in each of these passages. An Overview of the Uses of “Captain” in Scripture Acts 3:15 – The Captain of Life Acts 5:31 – The Captain Exalted Hebrews 2:10 […]