Bottom Line: Advent reminds us that peace is not a sentimental idea but a present reality.

Scripture(s): Psalm 85

BIBLE PASSAGE(S): Mark 13:24-37

BOTTOM LINE: We are called to seek to observe the unseen and to give sight to those that are blind.

Scripture(s): Matthew 5:11-12

Bottom Line: Persecution is the byproduct of a life lived like Jesus.

Scripture(s): Matthew 5:10

Bottom Line: Jesus invites us to follow him without

fear as we experience the blessings of his kingdom.

BIBLE PASSAGE(S) Matthew 5:9

BOTTOM LINE: Peace in you, peace around you, peace made through you.

Blest.: Blessed are the Pure of Heart by Erin Reibel by Center Church Richmond

BIBLE PASSAGE(S) Matthew 5:7, James 2:12-13

BOTTOM LINE: Your holiness depends on mercy, and your mercy makes you holy.

Scripture(s): Matthew 5:6

BOTTOM LINE: When we align our heart's appetite to crave righteousness it leads to participation in the Kingdom.

BIBLE PASSAGE(S) Matthew 5:5

BOTTOM LINE: Let Jesus’ way of meekness be earthly first and we might find this earthiness to be surprisingly spiritual.

Bottom line: your grief is not shameful; it is holy.

Scripture(s): Matthew 5:4