I have enjoyed reflecting on the Beatitudes that begin Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Here are some concluding thoughts on this 10-part series.

Why does Jesus bless those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake? Here is a brief reflection on this last beatitude, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the eight beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.

What does it mean for the Prince of Peace to bless peacemakers and to call them children of God? Here is a brief reflection on the beatitude where he makes this promise, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the eight beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.

What does Jesus mean when he tells us that the pure in heart will see God? Here is a brief reflection on the beatitude where he makes this promise, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the eight beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.

Blessed are the merciful, Jesus said, for they will receive mercy. Here is a brief reflection on this beatitude, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the eight beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.

What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness? Here is a brief reflection on that question, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.

What does Jesus mean when he blesses the meek? Here is a brief reflection on that question, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.

Jesus blesses those who mourn, but what does it mean to mourn with Jesus? Here is a brief reflection on that question, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.

What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Here is a brief reflection on that question, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.

Here is the first of a new devotional series I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.