According to Wiersbe’s Study Bible commentary, Jesus's Sermon on the Mount is one of the most misunderstood messages. 

One group says it is God’s plan of salvation, that if we ever hope to go to heaven we must obey these rules. Another group calls it a charter for world peace and begs the nations of the earth to accept it.  Still, a third group tells us that the Sermon on the Mount does not apply today but will apply at some future time, perhaps during the tribulation or the millennial Kingdom.

Blessings,

Elder Barbara Hayes

The Wiersbe Study Bible Commentary

“‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’

The LORD promised to Israel (and through Israel to us) a Redeemer. Isaiah continued the theme of light and darkness by announcing that the darkness and despair will not be upon her who is as distressed, as when at first. The Redeemer will come and bring the dawning of a new day to the world!

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Hayes

FLSB | TWSB

The Prophet Isaiah 9:6 KJV: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

God so loved the world, that He gave His only son that we might have a chance at the Tree of Eternal Life.

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

TFLSB

Outlook determines the outcome, and attitude determines action. God tells us to expect trials. It is not "if you fall into trials," but "when you fall into trials."

Satan fights us, and the world opposes us, resulting in a life of battle. Thus, we must prepare ourselves for the trip of life here on earth!

Blessings to listeners of His Word. Amen.

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

The Wiersbe Study Bible

One Thing Have I Desired: It is the most treasured thing in his life, and David prays for it with singleness of purpose that is to be found in the House of the LORD. His greatest desire was to live in God's presence each day.

We should all have this hope, to "Seek the LORD, to be in His Presence". Those who desire to live in God's presence each day can enjoy that relationship forever.

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

LAB | WSB | FLSB

IMPORTANCE OF PRAISE. The Scriptures often encourage God's people to praise the LORD.

The call to praise God reverberates throughout the N.T. Jesus Himself praised His Father in heaven. Paul expects all nations to glorify God (Rom. 15:9-11; Eph. 1:3,6,12) and James calls us to praise the LORD (Jas. 3:9; 5:13).

And in the end, the picture in Revelation is of a vast throng of both saints and angels praising God continually (Rev. 4:9-11).

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

FLSB

Liberation through Christ: A New Kind of Freedom.

Elder Barbara Hayes

ML | WSB

Think about it, Moses reflected the Glory of God, but you and I may radiate the Glory of God.

"But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as a mirror the glory of the LORD, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the LORD." 2 Cor. 3:18

Glory!

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

TWSB

We All Need The Same Grace! Our approach confirms or denies it for us: the Pharisee's pride, and the Tax Collector's humility. One's pride condemned him, and the other's humble faith saved him. Luke 18:13

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

TWFYT | TWSB

Embracing Love Over Fear! "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us." 1 Jn 4:18,19.

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

TWFYT | TWSB