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- Beatitudes | Like The Prophets
As our nation has been wrought with the tragedies, tensions, and emotions of race and law enforcement yet again, our hearts grieve with those families and friends who lost loved ones, and our souls stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who have been deeply affected by this week's shootings. Our spirits are also resolved to continue the pursuit of justice in this world, of bringing reconciliation to communities and peoples, and rescuing those who are victims of all forms of degrading "-isms."
In this message we offer reflections and encouragements in light of recent events. And if we are to heed the call, we, as followers of Jesus, can make a difference in our world, for justice, for righteousness, and for peace for all, just like the prophets.
43 min - Beatitudes | "Persecuted"There are two possible definitions of the word "persecute" in the Greek. In this message, the blessing/happiness comes to those who are not "persecuted," but rather "pursued." Why are we being pursued? Because of righteousness.27 min
- Beatitudes | PeacemakersPeace is not simply the absence of war or conflict. It is the presence of wholeness. Peacemaking, therefore, is not the avoidance of conflict, it is what we do and how we act and respond in its presence.34 min
- Beatitudes | Pure In HeartPure in heart requires confession, personally and communally for the sins we have done, and the goodness that has been left undone. Acknowledging and disclosing these sins free us, liberate us, and purify us.31 min
- Beatitudes | Mercy, MercyTimely in the midst of the news in Orlando and here locally at Stanford, this message is hard; extending mercy to those who have done evil in this world. Yet, this may be the exact call an character of those who follow Jesus.35 min
- Beatitudes | What Makes You Hungry?Installment #4 of our series peers deep into what hungering and thirsting for righteousness means in the grand scope of the entire Biblical narrative.33 min
- Beatitudes | Happy Are The MeekIn a world of "might makes right" and the "strong survive," perhaps there is no more subversive message than "happy are the meek." In this third installment, we look into the Psalms, and the word "anav" to discover good news for those who have been made low.31 min
- Beatitudes | Cry, Baby, CryWhile many dismiss mourning for joy, the beatitudes call us to remember that mourning is the characteristic of the kingdom. We ought not be surprised at suffering loss, and we should be open to embracing the sadness that comes with mourning.34 min
- Beatitudes | #blessedSo, what the heck is a beatitude anyway? What does it mean to be "blessed?" In this opening message we discover the vision Jesus has of the Kingdom.32 min
- The Bible, The Church, and Sexual Identity 4 (How Would Jesus Love)In conclusion, we need to address what it means to love, in the way of Jesus, regardless of what we believe.22 min
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