The Demands of the Kingdom

Matthew 5:8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.”

Monday – The heart of man. Jeremiah 17:9; Psalm 51:5

Tuesday – Characteristics of a life that is “pure in heart”. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:22-23: Ephesians 4:23-32

Wednesday – How to keep one’s heart pure. Psalm 119: 9-11; Philippians 4:8

Thursday – The peace mark, his message and reward. Romans 14:19; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Ephesians 2:14-17; Philippians 4:7

Friday – Being persecuted for righteousness sake. Matthew 5:10-12; 2 Timothy 3:10-12

Saturday – Reward for suffering persecution for righteousness sake. 1 Corinthians 2:9; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Matthew 5:12; Revelation 7:9-11

The Demands of the Kingdom, 5/12 – 5/17, 2014