Ep 67 - Becoming | The Beatitudes (Part 2)

Episode 67 of the Lyric and Letter: Worship in The Word podcast, hosted by Rebecca Lane (author/host), titled "Ep 67 - Becoming | The Beatitudes (Part 2)" was published on February 15, 2026 and runs 49 minutes.

February 15, 2026 ·49m · Lyric and Letter: Worship in The Word

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Summary

Welcome back to Part 2 of our journey through the Beatitudes. In our last session, we looked at the "Emptying"—the vertical work God does in our hearts as we recognize our spiritual poverty and hunger for Him. Today, we move into the "Overflow."Join Rebecca as we walk through the final four Beatitudes in Matthew 5:7–10, discovering how a heart filled with Christ naturally spills out into the world. We transition from the internal to the horizontal, exploring what it means to be an active agent of God’s Kingdom in our relationships and our communities. From the "loyal love" of mercy to the "tunnel vision" of a pure heart, we dive deep into the Greek and Hebrew roots of these verses to see how they practically transform our daily walk.In this episode:The Overflow: Moving from vertical need to horizontal action—how the life of God spills out onto those around us.The Merciful: Unpacking eleēmōn and the five dimensions of Hesed (Relational, Transformative, Radical, Societal, and Internal).Pure in Heart: Understanding katharos—a heart healed of chaos and singularly focused on Jesus, modeled by the Bleeding Woman and Mary Magdalene.The Peacemakers: Distinguishing between passive "peace-keeping" and active "peace-making" through the lens of Acts 15 and the life of Father Theodore Hesburgh.The Persecuted: Finding the "family resemblance" when we are hunted for righteousness' sake, using Daniel as our witness of faithfulness in a hostile culture.Companion Resource:To help you slow down and truly meditate on these truths, I’ve created a Devotional Supplement for this episode. It includes the scriptures, Greek word studies, and reflection questions to guide your "Selah" moments this week. Download HERE. Connect with us:The Quiet Table: Join the livestreamWebsite: www.LyricandLetter.comCommunity: https://www.youtube.com/@LyricandLetterStudios/posts

Episode Description

Join Rebecca as we walk through the final four Beatitudes in Matthew 5:7–10, discovering how a heart filled with Christ naturally spills out into the world. We transition from the internal to the horizontal, exploring what it means to be an active agent of God’s Kingdom in our relationships and our communities. From the "loyal love" of mercy to the "tunnel vision" of a pure heart, we dive deep into the Greek and Hebrew roots of these verses to see how they practically transform our daily walk.

In this episode:

The Overflow: Moving from vertical need to horizontal action—how the life of God spills out onto those around us.
The Merciful: Unpacking eleēmōn and the five dimensions of Hesed (Relational, Transformative, Radical, Societal, and Internal).
Pure in Heart: Understanding katharos—a heart healed of chaos and singularly focused on Jesus, modeled by the Bleeding Woman and Mary Magdalene.
The Peacemakers: Distinguishing between passive "peace-keeping" and active "peace-making" through the lens of Acts 15 and the life of Father Theodore Hesburgh.
The Persecuted: Finding the "family resemblance" when we are hunted for righteousness' sake, using Daniel as our witness of faithfulness in a hostile culture.

Companion Resource:To help you slow down and truly meditate on these truths, I’ve created a Devotional Supplement for this episode. It includes the scriptures, Greek word studies, and reflection questions to guide your "Selah" moments this week. Download HERE.

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