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Jan 4, 2022 · In the New Testament, it usually carries the meaning of being “blessed by God.”. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was “blessed among women” (Luke 1:42–45, 48), it was the Lord God who had blessed and favored her. While material blessings are certainly included in God’s favor, the Bible ascribes a much fuller meaning to the word blessed.
- The Meaning of Blessing
- The Biblical Reality of Blessing
- The Testimony of Blessing
There are several definitions of blessed in the English language, according to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary: 1. 1.1. “Made holy; consecrated” 1. 1.1. “Endowed, with divine favor and protection” 1. “Bringing pleasure or relief as a welcome contrast to what one has previously experienced” The Greek definition of the word “blessed” comes f...
Because of this, we must anchor ourselves in what is true, rather than what we see and can make sense of. For while it can be tempting to look at the surface level of peoples’ lives and struggle to understand why they seem to be flourishing, we must remember that those very blessings may be blinding them from their need for a Savior and leaving the...
I now see that the gift of a child with special needs and the loss of many of my earthly comforts (though I am still far more comfortable than the majority of the world) have been some of God’s greatest blessings in my life. He has used them to pour out spiritual blessings that have been far more precious than I ever would have known to seek or des...
Apr 7, 2021 · Thankfully not. In this brief chapter, the psalmist refers to blessing three times: “Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise!” (v. 4). “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion” (v. 5). “Blessed is the one who trusts in you!” (v. 12).
Genesis 12:1-20 ESV / 177 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him ...
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed ...
Apr 28, 2016 · Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake . . . Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you.” (Matthew 5:3–4, 10–11) “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Luke 11:28) Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven. (Romans 4:7; quoting Psalm 32:1)
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Sep 10, 2021 · What a verse! I love it. To belong to Christ is to belong to God as our Father and to be heirs of all that God owns — that is, everything. Paul says, “The world is yours. All things are yours.”. Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). You cannot be richer than a Christian.
