From Eden to the Kingdom

The Blessing of Mercy

From Matt. 5:7 we see the nature of the merciful and the necessity of mercy.

The Blessing of Righteousness

From Matt. 5:6 we see the deficiency in righteousness, the definition of righteousness, and the delight of righteousness.

The Blessing of Inheritance

From Matt. 5:5 we see the hope of permanence and the heritage of the meek.

The Blessing of Comfort

From Matt. 5:4 we see the calamity for which the people of God mourn, and the comfort of the kingdom.

The Blessing of the Kingdom

From Matt. 5:1-3 we see the benevolent king and the blessed of the kingdom.

The Way of Faithful Ministry

From 2 Tim. 4:1-5 we find that the way of life is the way of faithful ministry with a charge to the minister and a challenge to the listener.

The Way of Truth

From 2 John 1:4-11 we see that the way of life is a way of walking and watching in truth.

The Way of Obedience

From Titus 2 we see that the way of life is calls for obedience that is sound and self-controlled.

The Pattern of Faithful Leaders

From 1 Tim. 4:11-16 we see that a disciple follows the pattern of faithful leaders in their character and commitment.

The Pattern of the Saints

From 1 Thes. 1:2-10 we find that a disciple follows the pattern of the saints in their evidence and effect.