As we continue our journey through the Beatitudes, we come to the final three—each one more intense and more personal than the last. Together, they confront our inner life, our relationships, and our willingness to suffer for Christ.
Jesus now blesses the pure in heart—not those with outward show, but those whose very desires and intentions have been transformed. He blesses the peacemakers—not passive people, but those who actively bring healing and reconciliation in a world torn by pride. And He blesses the persecuted—those who suffer not for doing wrong, but for doing right.
At first glance, these beatitudes seem to reward the weak. But they don’t. They reveal the deep strength of the Kingdom—a strength not rooted in force or popularity, but in purity, humility, and sacrificial love. Each one is rooted in the example of Christ Himself.
In this lesson, you will:
- Examine what it means to see God with a pure heart
- Explore how to make peace without compromising truth
- Reflect on the call to endure hardship for the sake of righteousness
Let us listen with soft hearts and courageous spirits.
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By Jeremy Sprouse
Jeremy has been married to Erynn since August 1999. They are blessed with six children: Jaden, Isaiah, Isaac, Ean, Joseph, and Evelyn. Jeremy preaches for the Patrick St. church of Christ in Dublin, TX and is the author of To Train Up a Knight.
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