Future Blessings and Present Challenges

Saints are an important part of Christian life and practice, but controversies about them can keep us from appreciating this importance. They present us with a picture of what life fully lived for God looks like. They are ones who lived out Jesus' words in the beatitudes and in his command to love enemies. They were able to do so because they kept their eyes fixed on God's kingdom and believed that His promises of blessing would come true. Scripture Reference: Luke 6:20-36 Preached on All Saints' Sunday, November 3, 2019 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne Sermon Highlights The beauty of the words can blind us to how rich the beatitudes are with meaning Beatitudes invite us to trust in God's promise of future blessings We experience freedom today by trusting God's tomorrow Loving enemies has power to change them Loving enemies has power to change us Further Reading The Sermon on the Mount by Dale Allison. A thorough treatment of the Sermon on the Mount, including the beatitudes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.