Bible Study
Hold On a Change Will Come Job 14:14
Three Things Concerning Changes:
I. Changes are made by the Sovereignty of God
II. Changes sometimes take time
III. The ultimate change comes when Jesus comes back to take his church home.
The Beatitudes - Mathew 5: 1-11
1. The poor in spirit - Those that acknowledge their spiritual poverty and bankruptcy before God.
2. Those who mourn - Those that mourn and grieve over sin, :' wretched man that I am who shall deliver me from this body of death?
3. The meek - Those that are gentle, humble, considerate, and exercise self control.
4. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness - Speaks concerning moral righteousness, the righteousness of character that pleases God.
5. The merciful - Those that have compassion for people in need. "If ye forgive me their trespasses your heavenly father will also forgive you your trespasses".
6. The pure heart - The sincere, not play actors, but are sincere both in public and in private.
7. The peace makers - Those that strive to make peace both in the community and in the church. "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men".
8. Those who are persecuted for righteousness sake - Those who suffer for the sake of following Jesus who suffer on Jesus account.