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Matthew 5: 1-12 | King James Audio Bible | KJV | King James Version
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10, KJV)
In this Beatitude, Jesus acknowledges the blessing that comes to those who are persecuted because of commitment to righteousness and unwavering faith in God. Despite the hardships Christians may face, we are assured of the ultimate reward in the kingdom of heaven.
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When we are persecuted, it means that we are facing challenges or being treated unfairly because we are trying to live the way God wants us to. We might feel left out, made fun of, or even hurt because of it. But Jesus reminds us that in the end, we have a special place in the kingdom of heaven.
The kingdom of heaven is a wonderful place where everything is perfect, and God’s love and goodness fill everything. It’s where we will be with God forever and experience His love and joy in a special way. So, even if things are hard here on Earth, we can find comfort in knowing that God sees our struggles and promises us something amazing in His kingdom.
We remember that many people throughout history have faced persecution for their faith in God or for doing what is right. They showed great courage and love even when things were tough. They held onto their belief in God’s promises, and now they are with Him in heaven.
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” (2 Timothy 3:12, KJV)
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- Dear Jesus, when I face challenges and obstacles for standing up for justice and fairness, grant me wisdom and guidance. Help me to be a voice for those who are oppressed and to bring about positive change in the world.
- Dear Jesus, I thank you for the promise of the kingdom of heaven, which gives me hope and strength in times of persecution. Help me to trust in your goodness and rely on Your presence to endure and overcome.
- Dear Jesus, when I face ridicule or rejection because of my faith, help me to respond with love and kindness. Teach me to pray for those who persecute me and to show them your unconditional love.
In our Gospel verses this Thursday and Friday, and also Sunday (B), Jesus develops on the parable of the vine and the branches with an injunction for us to be at one with each other, as with Jesus and the Father, through love. The love to which we are called is of a special quality. It is divinely inspired and a reflection of Jesus’ love for us, itself a reflection of the love between the Son and the Father. This is the new commandment [ … ]
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine. This is difficult text. The dogs, the pigs – these would be terms to describe the non-Jewish, yet in acknowledging this we are aware of Jesus’ ministering to everybody, gathering crowds of disparate people, and enjoining them to coexist peacefully, while he walked in the land of the Gentiles [ … ]
The world into which Jesus was born was not just one of imperial power—it was a world of cruelty, excess, and moral depravity beyond modern comprehension. The Caesars were not merely rulers; they were demigods in their own eyes, demanding worship, reveling in debauchery, and enforcing their will through brutality. Rome was a world where the strong crushed the weak, where spectacles of torture and death entertained the masses, and where mercy was seen as weakness [ … ]
