The Beatitudes

Persecuted for Righteousness – Matthew 5:10–12

The final beatitude brings discipleship to its highest point—and its most surprising test. In this episode, Pastor John DeVries shows how persecution for righteousness’ s

Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Matthew 5:9

What kind of peace does Jesus call his disciples to pursue? In this episode, Pastor John DeVries revisits the Beatitudes as a growth chart of discipleship and shows that

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart – Matthew 5:8

What does it mean to be pure in heart? In this episode, Pastor John DeVries explores the sixth beatitude as a call to true devotion—not sinless perfection, but an undivid

Blessed Are the Merciful – Matthew 5:7

At this pivotal point in the Beatitudes, discipleship moves from formation to action. In this episode, Pastor John DeVries shows how mercy becomes the foundational activi

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness – Matthew 5:6

What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness? In this episode, Pastor John DeVries explores how spiritual desire grows naturally from repentance, mourning, an

The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth – Matthew 5:5

What is meekness—and why does Jesus call it a blessing? In this episode, Pastor John DeVries continues through the Beatitudes as a growth chart of discipleship, exploring

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – Matthew 5:4

What kind of mourning does Jesus call a blessing? In this episode, Pastor John DeVries shows how mourning flows naturally from being poor in spirit and plays a vital role

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit – Matthew 5:1–3

What does it mean to be poor in spirit—and why does Jesus place this beatitude first? In this episode, Pastor John DeVries introduces the Beatitudes as a growth chart for