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Blessed
Posted: January 12th, 2010, 1:33 am
by Russell Roberts
What did first century Jews believe it looked like to be blessed? They thought much the same way as many modern day Christians. What a shame. Surely great riches are a sign of being blessed by God? Surely those who walk in perfect health...surely this is a sign of God's favor?
No, says Jesus, startling his disciples, waking us up from our slumber
Blessed are
the poor who love God
those with broken hearts who weep
the hungry who don't have decent clothes
the pure in heart
those who are hated and persecuted for my names sake
What does it mean to be blessed? Ask Jesus.
Re: Blessed
Posted: January 12th, 2010, 3:35 am
by dawgs10
Russell Roberts wrote:What did first century Jews believe it looked like to be blessed? They thought much the same way as many modern day Christians. What a shame. Surely great riches are a sign of being blessed by God? Surely those who walk in perfect health...surely this is a sign of God's favor?
No, says Jesus, startling his disciples, waking us up from our slumber
Blessed are
the poor who love God
those with broken hearts who weep
the hungry who don't have decent clothes
the pure in heart
those who are hated and persecuted for my names sake
What does it mean to be blessed? Ask Jesus.
no debate here!!! good stuff.
Be Attitudes
Posted: January 12th, 2010, 3:41 am
by Martha
Russell, you should log on next Sunday and listen to Pastor Gary's series of sermons on this. I'm truly enjoying it. Last Sunday really spoke to my heart and gave me encouragement. I keep going back to my notes and gaining new strength and perspective on the scripture.
Also, it was fun to tell my sons that I attended church in HI Sunday when they asked if I went to church. (It was extremely cold here Sunday.)
Posted: January 12th, 2010, 4:00 am
by Russell Roberts
Martha, I bet PG is an awesome preacher!
Posted: January 12th, 2010, 4:50 am
by Martha
Well, he's not the run the isle, whoop and holler, preacher. However, after hearing his message you walk away with food that you can chew on all week and even longer. I believe that's what a preacher is supposed to do. Remember the scripture about preachers being given for the perfecting of the saints? I don't think anyone has been perfected by an emotional high.
So, thanks Pastor Gary!
Posted: January 12th, 2010, 5:07 am
by Russell Roberts
Martha, that is exactly why I think I would like him.
Wow
Posted: January 12th, 2010, 12:49 pm
by Pastor Gary
Y'all are great for my ego today!
No, I am not a sweatin', screamin', red-in-the-face preacher; I am way more of a TEACHER-preacher. I do, however, seek to inform, illuminate and encourage.
If I were a REAL preacher, I'd do that with 3 E words...
Edify
Encourage
Enlighten
Re: Wow
Posted: January 12th, 2010, 1:10 pm
by paul
Pastor Gary wrote:Y'all are great for my ego today!
No, I am not a sweatin', screamin', red-in-the-face preacher; I am way more of a TEACHER-preacher. I do, however, seek to inform, illuminate and encourage.
If I were a REAL preacher, I'd do that with 3 E words...
Edify
Encourage
Enlighten
If I were a real preacher, I'd do the following 3 E words...
Evangelize
Equip
Engage
What would you do with three "E" Words
Re: Wow
Posted: January 12th, 2010, 1:23 pm
by Pastor Gary
paul wrote:Pastor Gary wrote:Y'all are great for my ego today!
No, I am not a sweatin', screamin', red-in-the-face preacher; I am way more of a TEACHER-preacher. I do, however, seek to inform, illuminate and encourage.
If I were a REAL preacher, I'd do that with 3 E words...
Edify
Encourage
Enlighten
If I were a real preacher, I'd do the following 3 E words...
Evangelize
Equip
Engage
What would you do with three "E" Words
My post lacked context: I have been contemplating some things over the past weeks, and it seems that the Lord was speaking to me in "E" words.
Eternity, evangelize, edification, equipping, encouragement, evidence... I started seeing a pattern there.