SERMON - ANALYSIS John Winthrop began his and his fellow Christian’s journey with words meant for comfort‚ guidance and inspiration. What he delivers is a speech of timeless philosophy and life-guiding principles. He expounds upon one common lesson that will be the reacurring theme to his hearty words‚ that we must love and honor all around us‚ friend or foe in order to succeed in our societies and in particular‚ The New World. In telling the excited yet wary Puritans that God has made it human
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The Sermon on the Mount can be interpreted in different contexts depending on your knowledge of the New Testament. The contents of this paper will examine Matthew 5:43-48 and provide insight on the context of the verses during the period Jesus made his Sermon on the Mount speech. This paper will investigate both the written and the historical significance of the text. I will not only explain the written and historical significance‚ but I will also provide an entire explanation of this particular
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The “Sermon on the Mount” is Jesus’s sermon giving advice to people on a mountain‚ similar to the story of Moses bringing down the ten commandments from God. In his sermon‚ he describes the characteristics of people who are blessed as God children and who received God’s earth. He describes people who will be blessed because of the compassion and loving natures. Humans are described as the salt and the light of the world. Salt because they are of the earth‚ but also light because they “shine in the
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In the New Testament‚ Matthew famously recounts Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In his sermon‚ Jesus discusses how those who are pure in heart and kind‚ even when they are persecuted‚ shall inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. After he lists those who have been downtrodden and comforted them‚ he speaks to his followers’ about their faith: “So let your light shine before men‚ so that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven” (qtd. in Lawall et al. 1086). Jesus‚ in broad strokes‚ preaches
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In John Wesley’s fourth sermon on the Sermon of the Mount‚ he makes the point that Christianity is a social religion. Christianity is not practiced in a vacuum. As Christians‚ he says‚ we gather as a community‚ holding one another accountable to the faith and being with one another as we grow in relationship with God. Beyond that‚ as a social religion‚ Christianity calls us to have an impact on our communities‚ to care about others‚ and to be involved in making social changes for the betterment
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[less] -A stranger loves you during the day when they can get something from you‚ which aint right. They love you just as long as you can keep filling their hands every time they put it out. But the moment there is no sunshine‚ they can be your best friend. But Then the next day‚ they disappear until they need something. And that aint right. -Your midnight is that time of night‚ after hours‚ that darkest hour‚ where you are alone and you wait to show God the praise that he deserves. Question:
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Odd Man In: Joseph The Life of Joseph December 5th‚ 2012 One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm‚ a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was just about to turn off the light when he asked in a trembling voice‚ "Mommy‚ will you sleep with me tonight?" His mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. "I can’t‚ Dear‚" she said‚ "I have to sleep with your daddy." After a long silence he said‚ "The big sissy." There are certain sayings we associate with our fathers. Here are
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The famous Sermon on the Mount delivered by Jesus is considered to be one of the main focal points of the entire religions moral belief system. It delivers many applicable methods to approach salvation and the lifestyles choices/fruits that come along with embracing God’s grace and sacrifice. Jesus gave this sermon at an early point during His ministry. In the previous two chapters‚ Jesus was baptized‚ gathered His disciples and gained more of a following throughout Syria. Once Jesus noticed his
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impressed with Deacon Bob’s sermon. It was obvious he prepared extensively for his performance and it made his message that much more memorable. He explained to us that he was visiting from Trenton‚ NJ so it was nice to have a different perspective‚ a fresh take on things. Although you go to church knowing you will be preached to about Jesus and God‚ it isn’t just that. There are life lessons to be learned and they can be applied to everyday life and he did a really good job at "teaching" us something
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out. Do not be a slacker. Get your education and don’t be a part of the thousands of students who drop out everyday. Teachers all agree that students who come into class and slack off‚ don’t have a future ahead of them. Steve Jobs is an excellent example of how students can take control of their education before it is too late. Steve Jobs was a slacker himself when he was just in elementary school. His fourth grade teacher gave him the motivation he needed to take his education seriously‚ and eventually
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