The resurrection of Jesus is a cornerstone of the gospel of the Kingdom. The real question may be whether we have the same understanding of its significance as did the early Christians

In his final expression of those who are blessed in the Kingdom, Jesus declares that the final group are those who are persecuted for the sake of the Kingdom. How does Jesus go from peacemakers to persecution? Is there a reason that this the last beatitude?

In our first live stream of The Gathering, Pastor Dave interviews and baptizes Sawyer Simmons and Megan O'Neal

Newsong launches its first live stream service as a measure of wisdom in terms of the need for social distancing balanced by the value of community and connection as a community of faith.

As Jesus nears the end of his announcement of those who are blessed in the kingdom of God, he pronounces a blessing on “peacemakers”. Once again, to capture the full scope of this word - used only one time in the New Testament -you have to understand the bigger picture of the story of God at work in human history... What does Jesus mean by “peacemaker”?

The beatitudes may be some of the most misunderstood statements of Jesus, with “Blessed are the pure in heart...” perhaps near the top of the list. As usual, Jesus reveals a strategic and extremely significant truth about life in the Kingdom that is easy to miss - and usually is

As Jesus continues his declarations of those who are blessed, painting a picture of the “good life” available to all who would seek it, the narrative arc of his discourse begins to reveal a progression. “Blessed are the merciful...” is a strategic and incredibly difficult shift

It’s natural to read the Scriptures and draw conclusions about what it means. What doesn’t come naturally is the knowledge that we all have “lenses” through which we’re interpreting and understanding what we’re reading. When Jesus blesses those who “hunger and thirst for righteousness”... is he saying what we generally think he’s saying?

In his declaration of blessing upon the meek, Jesus reminds his audience - then and now - how the story of humanity and creation actually ends and invites us to rethink how we see the world in light of our pursuit of “the good life” | Family Moment: Pastor Lindsey interviews Ashley Criley for an update on Sensory City

In his announcement that those who mourn are blessed, Jesus casts a vision that overturns the prevailing assumptions of all those who’ve known suffering and loss as he unveils a new reality now present in the rule of God