Scandalous Meditation #8

“Enter by the narrow gate…for the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  Matthew 7:13-14

MATTHEW 5:10

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

What did you find inside the Narrow Garden Gate?

Scandalous Meditation #7

“Enter by the narrow gate…for the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  Matthew 7:13-14 

MATTHEW 5:9

Jesus said, “BLESSED are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

 What did you find inside the Narrow Garden Gate?

Scandalous Meditation #6

“Enter by the narrow gate…for the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  Matthew 7:13-14

MATTHEW 5:8

Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

What did you find inside the Narrow Garden Gate?

Scandalous Meditation #5

“Enter by the narrow gate…for the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  Matthew 7:13-14

MATTHEW 5:7

Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”

What did you find inside the Narrow Garden Gate?

Scandalous Meditation #4

“Enter by the narrow gate…for the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  Matthew 7:13-14

MATTHEW 5:6

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”

What did you find inside the Narrow Garden Gate?

 

 

Scandalous Meditation #3

“Enter by the narrow gate…for the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  Matthew 7:13-14

MATTHEW 5:5

Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

What did you find inside the Narrow Garden Gate?

Greek meaning:

meek [humble] as in restrained strength

corresponding verse I Peter 3:4

Scandalous Meditation #2

“Enter by the narrow gate…for the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  Matthew 7:13-14

MATTHEW 5:4

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

What did you find inside the Narrow Garden Gate?

Greek meaning:

mourn [grieve in feeling or act] as in deep loss

corresponding verse Matthew 9:15

Scandalous Meditation #1

“Enter by the narrow gate…for the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  Matthew 7:13-14

MATTHEW 5:3

Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

What did you find inside the Narrow Garden Gate?

Greek:

-poor [crouching like a beggar, pauper]

-to go low, spiritually speaking

-the opposite of those described needless in Matthew 9:12-13

Winter Scandalous Meditation

2009
Are you ready to…

go through the

Narrow Gate

of Matthew 5 

this year?

We would love to read your comments on DG or share them during the workshop this summer.      

The revelation on the heart can be SCANDALOUS to normal everyday life!

It all begins tomorrow…

“Enter by the narrow gate.  For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.  For the gate is narrow and the WAY IS HARD that leads to life and THOSE WHO FIND IT ARE FEW.”  Matthew 7:13-14 

Spotlight On…

Workshop Rewind – Session I

Which is more clear…

#1…#2…#1…#2?

As you’re reading through the Word this coming year, here’s a quick suggestion from a previous workshop post called Love Who With All My Heart?

If you’ve never been a student of the emotions of God, I highly recommend it!  The first time  someone suggested this I remember thinking, “God + Emotions = ??? “  I’d never thought about it, I guess. 

I had never looked.

It’s like looking deeply into the Names of God to see His heart, His motivation and His connection with my heart.  I’ve been completely undone more than once…He is love.