Jesus did not let up; He kept giving the “Blessed are you” promises with the “Woe to you” warnings. (NASB) Luke 6:21 “…Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” (NASB) Luke 6:25 “…Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.” For what reason do you cry?  Do you […]

   Jesus gave contrasting “Blessed are you when” with “Woe to you”. (NASB) Luke 6:21 “Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied…” (NASB) Luke 6:25 “Woe to you who are well-fed now, for you shall be hungry.” Upon what do you “feed”?  What keeps you satisfied with life?  If we are […]

  Jesus turned what people see as valuable and to be desired into a “woe”, a warning. What is a “good thing” in today’s world may be not so good in the sight of God. Are you rich with the things that make life easy?  Watch out, you may be poor in the sight of God. […]

(NIV) Psalm 121:1-2 “I LIFT up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? 2My help comes from the LORD, The Maker of heaven and earth.”

   As world events continue to escalate out of control and as Christians become targets, what do we need to remember?  Jesus has warned His followers to not be surprised. (NASB) Luke 6:22-23 “Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake […]

   Tears have many causes: Death of a relationship Death of a loved one Fears Self-pity (I’ve been there, done that…it is ugly, ugly, ugly) Pain: physical pain, mental pain, emotional pain, spiritual pain. Spiritual pain cause many to cry out to the living God of the Bible…that is a pain which can be a […]

 (NASB) Luke 6:21 “Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied…”   Jesus recognized then, and recognizes now, the hunger people have.  He promised that those who hunger now will be satisfied. For what do you hunger?  In many countries, many people are hungry for food…starving…in need of food to keep alive. […]

When Jesus speaks …His followers are to listen …His followers are to be teachable …His followers are to have changed lives LISTEN! The invitation Jesus gives to “anyone who hears” (NASB) Revelation 3:20 “‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to […]

(NASB) Psalm 27:1, 11, 14 “THE LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?” 11 “Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me in a level path Because of my foes.” 14 “Wait for the LORD; Be strong and […]

  Jesus was teaching His chosen disciples as well as others listening to Him. (NASB) Luke 6:20 “And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” Did you notice that!  “Blessed are you who are poor” and Jesus was looking at […]