Practical Wisdom from the Word of God

As we study the foundation we need to build upon in order to thrive, we come to the next stone we must put in place. Blessed are the Meek for they shall inherit the earth. Let's see what this really means. For both written messages For both audio and written teachings, visit our website at https://www.practicalwisdomfromthewordofgod.com Email: LivingwordintGreene@gmail.com

In Jesus' teaching on the Sermon on the Mount, he lists 8 sayings and then expands on each in his sermon. One of them is "Blessed is he who hungers and thirsts for righteousness for he shall be satisfied." What does this really mean. Let's look into the word and find out. For both audio and written teachings, visit our website at https://www.practicalwisdomfromthewordofgod.com Email: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

Jesus told us that we need to build our lives on the sayings he put forth in Matthew chapters 5-7. One of them says we must be merciful in our dealing with others. What does that look like. Let's see what Jesus had to say. For written teachings visit our blog at https://www.practicalwisdomfromthewordofgod.com EMail: livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

As we study the foundation we need to build in order to thrive, we have come to the Beatitude that says, "Blessed are the Poor in Spirit." What does that mean and how can we be sure this foundation block is in our lives today. For written teachings visit our blog at https://www.practicalwisdomfromthewordofgod.com Email: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

In Matthew chapters 5-7, Jesus reveals some important foundational teachings that we must have in order to thrive. Verse 9 says, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they shall be called sons of God." What does this really mean? Let's go to the Word and find out. For written teachings visit our blog at https://www.practicalwisdomfromthewordofgod.com EMail: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

To thrive in our relationship with the Lord, we must build on the proper foundation. In Matthew chapter 7 we learn that the foundation we must build on is hearing and doing the sayings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the these sayings invlolves being persecuted for Jesus' sake. What does that mean, and why are we blessed when it happens? For written teachings visit our blog at https://www.practicalwisdomfromthewordofgod.comEmail: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

If we want to thrive in our relationship to God and in our lives in general, we must build on the right foundation. Mathew chapters 5-7 tell us how. In the first 9 verses of chapter 5 there are 8 "Beatitudes" that get us off in the right direction. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/ EMail: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

As we continue to study what we need to create the correct environment for thriving in our Christian faith, we want to begin examining another important section of scripture: the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount. At the end of his message, Jesus talks about foundations. I want to start there and set the tone for our study of these sayings of Jesus.

The basis for all that God does in restoring and maintaining his relationship with man is covenant. In Deuteronomy 28:1-14, ds the practical blessings of life that belonged to Israel under their covenant. We have a better covenant, but it contains all that old covenant did, only better. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/ Email: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

Hebrews chapter 12 reveals some important elements we need to create the environment in which we will thrive. The end of this chapter points to a place where we will be unshakable no matter what we face. Let's look at this chapter and see what God has to say. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.co

David defeated Goliath because he was covenant minded. He saw everything through the lens of his covenant relationship to God. We need to learn to do that as well. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/ Email: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

Why was David able to overcome Goliath when the rest of the Israelite army could not? David was covenant minded while the rest of the army was not. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/Email: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

As we examine how the reality of covenant enables us to thrive in God, David serves as an example of how covenant-based faith empowers us to face real-life problems successfully. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/ Email: Livingwordintgreene@Gmail.com

Hebrews tells us that the New Covenant is based on better promises. What are these promises and how are they better? Let's look to the Word of God to find out. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/E-Mail: Livingwordintgreene@Gmail.com

hd. What was that covenant? When and how did it come to manifestation in the earth. The book of Hebrews makes it very clear that we do have access to this new covenant in Christ Jesus. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/ Email: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

In Jeremiah 31, God reveals the kind of covenant relationship he always wanted for man. What is God promising to provide for man? For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/ Email: Livingwordintgreene@gmal.com

One of the important elements in creating an environment in which we may thrive is the understanding of our covenant with God. It is a covenant based on promise not a covenant based on law. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/ Email:Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

Ephesians 2:11-13 makes some bold statements. In this verse, it says that those who were Gentiles were without hope and without God in the World. What was the source of this condition and does it apply to us today? We will find out from the Word of God. Email: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

The most important thing to cultivate in our Christian walk is the Love of God. What is the nature of God's love? What would cultivating God's love in our daily lifestyle look like? Let's go to the Word of God and find out. For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/Email: Livingwordintgreene@gmail.com

Jesus said that everything "hangs" upon two commandments. One is the Love the Lord your God with all that you are. The other, which Jesus said is like the first, is that we must love our neighbor as ourselves. These two commandments are almost equal in importance. However, who is my neighbor? For written teachings visit our blog at https://wjkiefer.wordpress.com/