What does Jesus say to encourage those who experience persecution and those who encounter resistance to their commitment to follow Jesus?

Bringing peace from heaven to earth is central to Jesus' ministry. What is this peace and what is "peacemaking?" How do we walk as followers of Jesus in making peace in a world rife with division and strife?

sentences) What does Jesus mean by the "pure in heart"? How does this beatitude declare good news? What does it mean to "see God"?

Jesus "turns the corner in the Beatitudes and begins to speak of the fruit of the operation of mercy in the lives of those who receive mercy from God. He calls us to keep the flow of mercy flowing from God to us, and through us to those who have hurt us or sinned against us.

The key to this beatitude is the understanding of what Jesus means by his use of the term "righteousness." The righteousness that Jesus speaks of is God's righteousness; i.e. fulfilling his promises to his people. This saving activity by God is what we long for and what makes us whole.

The third beatitude is just as puzzling on the surface as the firs two. How does Jesus define meekness, both in his reference to Psalm 37:11 and through his own life and ministry? What does it mean for his followers to walk and live in meekness? How does this lead to the inheritance of the earth being reclaimed?

What does Jesus mean by this seemingly incongruous statement? How does Jesus declaration proclaim good news? In looking at the prophetic background behind this beatitude and the fulfillment in Jesus' ministry and his passion and resurrection we see the comfort that Jesus came to bring from heaven. How can we position ourselves to receive this comfort?

Through scripture and storytelling, Jeff teaches about God's heart for His church, his Body of believers. Enjoy!

Speaker sessions from 2016 Camp Meeting with Jeff Collins and friends from around the world. Please note that there was no speaking time on Sunday evening.

Speaker sessions from 2016 Camp Meeting with Jeff Collins and friends from around the world. Please note that there was no speaking time on Sunday evening.