Wednesday 4th February Read Matthew 5:11-12 “‘Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against…

Tuesday 3rd February Read Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (NIVUK) Jesus…

Monday 2nd February Read Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers,    for they will be called children of God.” (NIVUK) The bare minimum criteria we…

Sunday 1st February Read Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart,    for they will see God.” (NIVUK) The beatific vision has inspired the…

Saturday 31st January Read Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful,    for they will be shown mercy.” (NIVUK) Don Carson helpfully suggests that whilst grace…

Friday 30th January Read Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,    for they will be filled.” (NIVUK) Food and water…

Thursday 29th January Read Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek,    for they will inherit the earth.” (NIVUK) Meekness does not mean pushover. Meekness is…

Wednesday 28th January Read Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn,    for they will be comforted.” (NIVUK) The good life is promised to those…

Tuesday 27th January Read Matthew 5:3 “‘Blessed are the poor in spirit,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (NIVUK) Some translations use ‘happy’…

Monday 26th January Read Matthew 5:1-2 “Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples…