Heaven belongs to you who consider the reproaches of Christ of greater worth than all the treasures of this world.-Sermon Outline- -I. The persecution that is blessed by God.-II. The types of persecution that Christians must endure. -III. The reasons for rejoicing in persecution.

1. Unsettling events of today make us vulnerable- -2. In Matthew 24, Jesus teachings like -filters- protect and help us-- a. 4-5 beware of false saviors-- b. 6-8 know disasters, upheavals must happen-- c. 9-10 expect persecution-- d. 15ff flee destruction of Jerusalem-- e. 27-30 know Christ's return will be publicly visible-- f. 36 know the last Day is not calculable-- g. 37-51 Prepare with faithful, wise, normal service.- -3. Read Revelation and prophesy through these Jesus filters.

Jesus Christ the ultimate Peacemaker who established your peace with God, calls you to make peace within and without.-Sermon Outline--I. Your primary duty of peace within.-II. Your duty of peacemaking without. -III. The divine example of peacemaking.-IV. The blessing of adoption as God's children.

The gospel's core message that Christ came not to save saints but foremost sinners should bring Him everlasting praise.-Sermon Outline--I. The gospel's lofty objective -v. 15-.-II. The gospel's lowly target -v. 16-.-III. The gospel's immediate and eternal result -v. 17-.

The pure in heart will enter heaven for they realize their impurity and find cleansing in Christ's saving work.-Sermon Outline--I. The notion of heart purity.-II. The blessing of seeing God.

The Father of mercies who comforts you in your affliction leaves an indelible mark of mercy upon His children.-Sermon Outline--I. The mercy that is blessed by God.-II. The mercy that the merciful shall receive.

Lesson- All who yearn for righteousness in a right nature, standing, and life before Christ will be fully satisfied in Him.-Sermon Outline--I. The significance of hungering and thirsting.-II. The object desired. -III. The satisfaction received.

Lesson- Meekness that inherits the earth restrains passions, manifested in quiet submission to God's Word and rod, and gentleness towards men.-Sermon Outline--I. Meekness described.-II. Meekness dichotomized. -III. Meekness demonstrated. -IV. Meekness directed.

Hope for our current situation is found in Jesus Christ. There is no comparison between our current suffering and the eternal weight of glory that is to come.

Lesson- Those who grieve over their sins find true comfort in Jesus Christ, who alone brings the refreshing hope of forgiveness.-Sermon Outline--I. The mourning that is blessed by God.-II. The comfort that mourning brings.