Episode 13 - The Pursuit of Happiness (Part 2)
April 15, 2008 by Shane Vander Hart
Wrapping up the Beatitudes - Matthew 5:7-12. Sermon given at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Indianola, IA on Sunday, 4/13/08.
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[...] The noun, mercy, in the Greek is eleos, this word when used in the Bible always deals with what we see of pain, misery, and distress. The results of sin. It doesn’t mean turning a blind eye to sin, but does mean extending relief, healing and help to those broken by sin. Why? Because we are broken by sin, as the very first beatitude states, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall receive the Kingdom of God," (Matthew 5:4, ESV). (To hear recent sermons I’ve preached on the Beatitudes you can go here for part one and here for part two). [...]