The world has a way of challenging our faith. We may start to wonder why we believe what we believe. Jesus assures us that hard questions asked with a pure heart will help us to see God more clearly.

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What happens after we call people to account? How do we respond to their failure? Jesus urges mercy for them and for us. Mercy enables us to function in a world of imperfect people, including ourselves.

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What would we want to be filled with righteousness? What would that look like? How would we do that? Why does Jesus promise blessing with it?

Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

Recorded in our chapel, after Ian. No electricity, but God was fully present in His power.

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Some voices in our culture seem to matter more than others. We call them, “influencers.” Jesus, however, challenges our perspective. He promises the world to the “meek” ones that we often do not notice. Sermon Notes & Discussion Guide: https://dirks-corner-public.s3.amazonaws.com/Blessings-Lemonade-2022-Sermon-Notes-Week-3.pdf

Matthew 5:5; Psalm 37:8-11, September 25, 2022

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Loss is an uncomfortable part of being human. The more we value someone or something, the more we miss them when they are gone. Can we ever dig ourselves out of our grief? Jesus assures us that He will heal even our most powerful grief through His loving and gracious presence.

Matthew 5:4; Isaiah 61:1-3, September 18, 2022

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Some days we are not up for the fight. The cost is too high, and victory seems unlikely. Jesus assures us, however, that He is powerfully present in every struggle.

Matthew 5:3; 11:28-30, September 11, 2022

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In a culture where widows were frequently disadvantaged, Ruth discovers that she has a Sure and Certain Provider, a Heavenly Father that will not abandon her to the chaos, and a Sovereign King who will include her in His plans for the future of His people.

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When Ruth leaves her family and her homeland, she depends upon another whole line of people whom she never met before. God works to ensure that this new family pours out the grace that He desires for all His children, even those who do not yet know Him as their Heavenly Father.

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At home in a different culture, a young widow starts to rebuild her life. She and her mother-in-law create a plan, but God has a bigger plan that neither of them could imagine. His plan inspires us, especially when our plans seem inadequate.

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When three women each lose their husbands, they must begin to rebuild their lives. Two women choose to return to their homeland, but Ruth makes a different decision. When the future offers her little hope, God provides a way forward on an unexpected path.

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