Matthew

The Beatitudes is the title tradition has given to this most succinct series of blessings that came from the mouth of Jesus. They are the opening summary of "The Sermon on the Mount," found in Matthew 5 through 7, the most famous sermon of all time. Here are the Beatitudes illustrated in paint, with accompanying meditations.

The Beatitudes in Paint

Prayer is a mystery. How do we pray? What do we pray for? If God already knows everything, why do we pray? We know prayer is a crucial aspect of the life of a Christian, but it is often a challenge. Going through the example that Jesus gave us in the Lord’s Prayer, we will explore different elements of prayer and discover ways to develop our own prayer life.

How Then, Shall We Pray?

God wants you to be blessed. This exploration of the beatitudes will help you understand the characteristics that Jesus called "blessed" in the Sermon on the Mount and apply them in your life today. 

Understanding The Beatitudes

Growing up I never fully understood communion. I felt like I had to be really quiet and not say anything. But now as an adult I understand this is a sacred moment worth celebrating! Jesus broke his body and poured out his blood all so we could remain with him forever in perfect communion. "The veil was torn. The gates swing open. The battle’s won. The war is over." Join me as we remember and find deeper understanding of communion. 


Communion: A 3-Day Devotional With Zach Williams

Share this College Devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers through this heart-transforming message. The wide gate leads to destruction. When you are led by the counsel of the ungodly, your path will lead to destruction. The wide gate is the popular opinion. The wide gate has many different assignments. Choose to surrender to God’s Way. Let God lead your heart as you read this powerful devotional.

Narrow Is The Way

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount resounds in history as the most compact teaching, full of wisdom and truth for our daily lives. Christ’s teachings aren’t just practical; they’re a radical call to love others and follow him. Far from pithy advice, Jesus’ sermon represents a heavy demand for those who want to become his disciple. Sit at the feet of Jesus with this companion to the Sermon on the Mount.

What Is God’s Purpose for My Life? The Sermon on the Mount

God has ordained you for greatness. But some attitudes ought to be developed in you before you can get to that height of greatness God purposed for you. In this plan, I’ll help you cover all the nine beatitudes Jesus spoke about in Matthew 5:1-12.

The Nine Beatitudes of Jesus

What would it have been like to follow Jesus up the Galilean hillside and sit and listen to His most famous sermon? What are the things He would want us to hear and remember? In this plan, author Kelly Minter walks us through five days with Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount.

Blessed: 5 Days With the Sermon on the Mount

Find hope in Jesus by exploring the opening chapters of Matthew’s Gospel. These chapters reveal who Jesus is: fully human, fully divine, Immanuel—God with us.

He is the beloved Son of God, fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and David. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus not only shows us how to live in the kingdom of God but also makes a way for us to enter it. As His ministry begins with the call to repentance, we see the long-awaited kingdom finally breaking into the world. Hope is here!