With this sermon Pastor Jerry Cisar completes the series on the Beatitudes, The Gospel Announced, at Matthew 5:10-12. He challenges the believer to consider how enduring persecution results in blessing. Additionally, he reminds us that all who live a godly life in Christ will suffer persecution (2 Tim. 3:12) and explains that persecution is the result of pushing forward the boundaries of God's kingdom through the warfare of good works in Christ.