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M arch 17th service

Jesus tells a parable comparing a Pharisee and a tax collector who went to the temple to pray. The Pharisee boasts about his righteousness, while the tax collector humbly asks God for mercy. Jesus says the tax collector, not the Pharisee, went home right with God because he admitted his need. The document also lists ways to receive God's blessings, such as trusting in God, avoiding evil, giving generously, and following Jesus' teachings, even if it leads to persecution.

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Happening by Chance
Force that Brings Good or Bad
Bringing Pleasure, Contentment, or Good Fortune Held in reverence Honored in worship
Luck can be good or bad, A blessing is always good
Was Noah Luck y Or Blesse d
How can I receive Gods Blessings
“Blessed are those who are spiritually needy. For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them.
Jesus told a story to some people who were sure they were right with God. They looked down on everybody else. He said to them, “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee. The other was a tax collector. “ The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself.
‘ God, I thank you that I am not like other people,’ he said. ‘I am not like robbers or those who do other evil things. I am not like those who commit adultery. I am not even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week. And I give a tenth of all I get.’
“ But the tax collector stood not very far away. He would not even look up to heaven. He beat his chest and said, ‘God, have mercy on me. I am a sinner.’
“ I tell you, the tax collector went home accepted by God. But not the Pharisee. Everyone who lifts himself up will be brought down. And anyone who is brought down will be lifted up.”
People who are poor in spirit… Admit their strengths and weaknesses Don’t think they are better than others Don’t try for a false, macho image Don’t always have to have their own way Allows others to help them Are not too concerned about what they have or don’t have
Jesus says that only the spiritually needy will enter into the kingdom of God because they confess and turn to Jesus.
Blessed are those who mourn. For they will be comforted.
People who mourn… They notice and understand when others are upset They of fer support when others are sad or going through a rough time They show concern when they see suf fering throughout the world
When we want happiness at any cost the lines between right and wrong can become blurred and we stop seeing how far apart from Jesus we have become. We need to recognize that we are sinners and understand how much our sins not only hurt others but how much they hurt God.
Blessed are those who are free of pride. They will be given the earth.
“ Come to me, all of you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest. Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls. Serving me is easy, and my load is light.”
People who are fee of pride… They don’t try to get their way by using physical, verbal or emotional violence They don’t try to make others feel stupid, or push others around! Even when they know they are right they won’t try to manipulate
Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for what is right. They will be filled.
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor Proverbs 21:21
People who hunger and thirst for what is right… stick up for those who are being treated unfairly and are willing to give people a second chance if they mess up
Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy.
People who are merciful… are willing to show mercy and forgiveness when someone does something wrong
Mercy is love shown toward those that need some sort of support, especially in the area of forgiveness
You are the children that God dearly loves. So be just like him. Lead a life of love, just as Christ did. He loved us. He gave himself up for us.
Blessed are those whose hearts are pure. They will see God.
Psalm 119:9 How can a person keep there heart pure? By living in keeping with the Word of God.
People who are pure in heart… are committed to being a good friend always; they are not hot one day and cold the next They have the best of intentions in dealing with others Deception and lies destroy purity and it contaminates what is pure.
Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called sons of God.
So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build each other up. Romans 14:19
People who are peacemakers… Help patch things up between people They promote working together rather than breaking up relationships
Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
“Blessed are you when people make fun of you and hurt you because of me. You are also blessed when they tell all kinds of evil lies about you because of me.
Be joyful and glad. Your reward in heaven is great.
Everyone who wants to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 2 Timothy 3:12
“Remember the words I spoke to you. I said, ‘A servant is not more important than his master.’ If people hated me and tried to hurt me, they will do the same to you. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. John 15:20
People who are persecuted for doing right… They are not afraid to stick up for people and things they believe in, even if others make fun of them
5 ways I can receive Gods Blessings
My child, do not forget my teaching. Keep my commands in your heart.
Don’t let love and truth ever leave you. Tie them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
It is better to displease people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding. In all your ways remember him. Proverbs 3:5-6
Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil. Proverbs 3:7
Always let Him lead you and HE will clear the road for you to follow
Giving
Honor the Lord with your wealth. Give him the first share of all your crops. Then your storerooms will be so full they can’t hold everything. Proverbs 3:9-10
“Remember the words I spoke to you. I said, ‘A servant is not more important than his master.’ If people hated me and tried to hurt me, they will do the same to you. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. John 15:20