Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 “The Resistance” Christian Leadership Book Lesson 8: Prepare for Conflict As we conclude our look at the Beatitudes, I hope you have experienced progress in your defined objective. In case you haven’t realized it, part of the… Read More »
“The Resistance” Biblical Leadership Book – Lesson 7
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 “The Resistance” Biblical Leadership Book Lesson 7: Seek to Reconcile To be a peacemaker is to not encourage conflict, to seek peace instead of hostility, to spur reconciliation instead of estrangement. We grow spiritually by baby steps through mere obedience by… Read More »
“The Resistance” Sermon on the Mount Bible Study – Lesson 6
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 “The Resistance” Sermon on the Mount Study Guide Lesson 6: Exhibit Integrity The phrase pure in heart is not just a measure of our actions, but more about what lies within us and our inner thought life. Explicitly, it is our integrity… Read More »
“The Resistance” Beatitudes Study Guide – Lesson 5
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 “The Resistance” Beatitudes Study Guide Lesson 5: Compassion for Those We Lead To be merciful is to show forgiveness and restraint even when it is within your power to punish. A Godly leader expresses forgiveness with the intention of building up and restoring those… Read More »
“The Resistance” Beatitudes Bible Study – Lesson 4
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 “The Resistance” Beatitudes Bible Study Lesson 4: Priority and Passion We began this Beatitudes Bible study series with an acknowledgement of our weakness in a specific area. This acknowledgement is a critical first step for growth to occur. However,… Read More »