40 days to be blessed gave me the idea of Matt5-13. To see if reading the scripture and walking through it with my brother could transform our thinking about "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered.." Matthew 13:44
Reading the Bible for life change requires unction. Unction is acquired only through a believers prayer. Lord help the sermon on the mount impact my life, beyond myself for generations to come, in Jesus name.
In the New Testament, unction takes on a broader spiritual significance, often associated with the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ, referred to as the "Anointed One" or "Messiah," embodies the ultimate fulfillment of Old Testament anointing. In Luke 4:18-19, Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah, declaring, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor" . This passage highlights the divine empowerment and mission of Jesus through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
The concept of unction extends to all believers in the New Testament, as they are anointed by the Holy Spirit. In 1 John 2:20, the apostle John writes, "But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth" . This anointing signifies the believer's reception of the Holy Spirit, granting them spiritual insight and discernment. - unction
Jesus message announces God's love and generous grace for everyone (Matt 5-13, Romans 10-12)
The Lord's countenance brings clarity and peace of mind (Matthew 5:3)
- The cure for family trauma and depression is placing hope in God (Matt 5:3-6, Psalm 42-43)
- Hearts and minds carries decisions, wrong or right (Romans 2:15, Mat 5:8, 6:22, Hebrews 11-13)
Prayer is our most important activity.
- Prayer brings God to the mind of those who are far off (1 Peter 4:7-11)
- Years ago I would "gift wrap the gospel" in cash, I would have a tweet card or sticker with a message to bless the receiver.
- Seeking (with a salty thirst): His Kingdom and His Righteousness (Matt 5:6,13,6:33, Jer 29:13)
- Suffering for peace and righteousness is easy, His burden is light (Matthew 5:3-10,11:30)
- Purpose in praise and prayer, illustrated in salt and light (Psalms 34; Matthew 5:12-19)
Jesus explains the Spirit of the law is love in the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:17-48)
God sees us and rewards good deeds received with prayer, forgiveness, and fasting (Matthew 6:1-18)
Jesus sermon concludes, defining what Loving Others Looks like (Matthew 7:1-29)



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