Jesus Blesses
Blessed means “happy, favored, fortunate.”
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the [a]earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you (Matthew 5:3-12).
There are more than 7,000 promises in the Bible.
Jesus reveals more than 300 promises in the gospels.
Below are some ways the Father and Jesus bless:
The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:3-10:
2. If someone is a “spiritual beggar,” God offers them the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3).
3. If someone mourns over their sin, God comforts them (Matthew 5:4).
4. Those who are consecrated to God shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5).
5. Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, shall be filled with the Holy Spirit (Matthew 5:6).
6. Those who are merciful shall receive mercy (Matthew 5:7).
7. Those having a single, pure devotion to God shall see Him (Matthew 5:8).
8. Those who are peacemakers shall be called sons of God (Matthew 5:9).
9. Those who are persecuted for righteousness shall receive the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:10).
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