The word is for merciful in the beatitudes is only used one other time in the New Testament, used to describe Jesus himself in Hebrews 2:17. We are meant to see that Jesus is the very embodiment of mercy. So what does Jesus say is mercy? What does this beatitude reveal? We dig into this as we continue our series "The Kingdom Manifesto".

How do understand Jesus' words that bless those who hunger and thirst for righteousness? What does that word really mean and how are we to apply it to our lives. We uncover what scripture says about this as we continue our series in the beatitudes.

Meekness is weakness. Or something to that effect. We typically don't look at meekness in a positive light. But Jesus says the meek are blessed, in-sync with the way of his kingdom. How do we understand meekness and what does God say in His Word? We look at this disregarded quality as we continue our series in the beatitudes.

We don't talk much about mourning in our lives. We might accept it as an emotion for certain circumstances but we don't embrace it. And yet. Jesus says those who experience grief in their lives are in sync with the kingdom of God. How can this be? In this message, we consider how mourning is evidence that Jesus' way is taking root in our lives.

The beatitudes are 8 qualities that Jesus says will define those who follow his way, starting with those who are poor in spirit. What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Why does Jesus begin with this beatitude? How can we know it we're embracing this in our lives? We dig into these 3 questions as we begin exploring qualities that are part of Jesus' way to subvert the world's way.

What is my identity and what is my purpose? Two questions that our world has a lot to say about and two questions that God has a lot to say about in scripture. We dig into some questions around these topics and seek to bring clarity and truth to our lives.

Jesus came with a provocative message, announcing: “repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” And what Jesus began to teach served as his manifesto, calling individuals to follow his way. What is this call for our lives? We kick off a new series that will take us through the Beatitudes, providing context and shape for what is to come…

We conclude the second part of our message "Why Do We Gather?", continuing to ponder this question in light of scripture and God's desire for His people.

In the first of a two part message, Pastor Paul invited us to think deeply on the question: Why Do We Gather? In culture where we can pick and choose from diverse online options, why would we bother with gathering together in a local church? How do we consider this in light of scripture?

Jen Armstrong talks this week about Giving Our Everything to Gain

Everything. Through the stories of Mary washing Jesus’ feet and Abraham

bringing his only son to be sacrificed, she discussed 4 Characteristics of

what it means to bring worship as a sacrifice.