Monthly Archives: June 2015

Happy Are the Harassed (Matthew 5:10-12) Commentary

Posted on June 11, 2015 by dkoop

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, … Continue reading →

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MY RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION – Happy & Persecuted Part 2

Posted on June 9, 2015 by dkoop

It is interesting that the first seven beatitudes only use the word “blessed or happy” once. The eighth beatitude mentions it twice (v.10,11). It is as though Jesus is saying, “You are doubly blessed if you are persecuted.”  Jesus used … Continue reading →

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Happy and Persecuted Part 1

Posted on June 8, 2015 by dkoop

“Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!  Matthew 5:10   *MEMORY VERSE  “Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against … Continue reading →

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Happy Are The Holy Commentary

Posted on June 3, 2015 by dkoop

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (5:8) Here is one of those passages of Scripture whose depths are immeasurable and whose breadth is impossible to encompass. This incredible statement of Jesus is among the greatest … Continue reading →

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