Beatitudes Series FINAL WEEK - June 22nd 2025
True North Church · True North Church
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Show Notes
In this final week of our Beatitudes series, we dig into Matthew 5:9–12 and Jesus’ call to be peacemakers—those who carry harmony into every space they occupy. But true peace doesn’t come cheap. As we learn from Christ Himself, peace was bought with blood, and living as a peacemaker may leave us cut, bruised, and misunderstood.
We also unpack what real persecution looks like—not unpaid bills or daily inconveniences, but the kind of suffering that early disciples like Peter, James, and Bartholomew endured because of their unwavering faith. Jesus warned that persecution, false accusations, and slander would come—but so would reward.
As wars and rumors of war rage in our world today, this episode anchors us in eternal perspective: this world isn’t falling apart—it’s falling into place for the return of the King.
🔊 Scriptures: Matthew 5:9–16, Matthew 24:6–8, Colossians 3:1–2, Daniel 9:26, Ephesians 6:12 💬 Key Idea: “Keep your eyes on the prize—peace costs, but the reward is eternal.”