Part 5 of the Bible study lesson on beatitudes in Matthew 5: “Blessed are the Merciful” – the meaning, and the historical context of the beatitude, the promise and the practical application of being merciful.
Category: New Testament Studies
This bible study lesson is an eight part series of the Beatitudes mentioned in Matthew 5. This fourth part covers the meaning of hunger, thirst and righteousness, what does it mean to ‘hunger and thirst for righteousness’ and the Practical applications.
This is part 3 of 8 part bible study series on Beatitudes. (Matthew 5:3-12). It explores the meaning of Meekness, meekness in the bible, historical setting and the promise of inheritance.
Who are those who mourn? Difference between Godly sorrow and Worldly sorrow, God’s promise of comfort to those who mourn. This bible study lesson is part 2 of eight part series on Beatitudes mentioned in Matthew 5:3-12.
Bible Study on Hebrew 1:1-4: Introduction to the book of Hebrew, background, What was at stake for the ‘Christians’? Was it really worth the risk? What are the attributes given to Jesus in Hebrew 1:1-4? This bible study gives overview of Book of Hebrew. This is the part of the series ‘The View from the Top’. ‘The View from the Top’ is a series of overview of biblical characters, events or book.
We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction.
* Paul found church at Philippi on his second missionary journey. (Acts 16:11-40)
* The epistle is like a ‘Thank You’ letter for the gift sent by Philippians church
* Church at Philippi sent gift to Paul through Ephaphroditus (Phil 4:18)
* Ephaphroditus fell very sick during his trip almost up to the point of death (Phil 2:27)
* Very personal letter, ‘I’ are used more than 100 times