Matthew 5:11–12, where Yeshua calls His followers to rejoice in persecution as the prophets did before them. From Isaiah to Jeremiah, the faithful suffered for truth yet shared in God’s eternal reward. This study reminds believers that persecution is not the end of faithfulness — it’s the evidence of belonging to the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Makers of Shalom: Becoming the Children of Elohim
In this reflection on Matthew 5:9, we explore what “Blessed are the peacemakers” really meant to Yeshua’s first listeners — Torah-keeping Jews under Roman rule. From a Karaite Messianic view, true peace (shalom) isn’t about avoiding conflict but restoring what’s broken through obedience, forgiveness, and truth. Learn how to live as a child of Elohim by becoming a restorer of shalom in your world.
Mercy Matters
When you think of mercy, what comes to mind? Maybe letting someone off the hook when they’ve wronged you. Or maybe it’s the feeling of compassion when you see someone struggling. Those are part of it, but in Scripture, mercy is not just an emotion—it’s action.
Hungry for the Right Things: A Biblical Reflection on Matthew 5:6
🌿 Have you ever felt that deep, gnawing hunger—the kind that makes everything else fade into the background? Or thirst so intense that it overrides every other need? That’s the image Yeshua evokes in Matthew 5:6: > “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” But what does it… Continue reading Hungry for the Right Things: A Biblical Reflection on Matthew 5:6
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn:
Matthew 5:4 as Sacred Protest and Comfort “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 According to Merriam-Webster, beatitude is a state of utter bliss. But at a glance this bliss is hidden beneath deep pain and bone crushing weights. On the Mount Yeshua continued his message of hope in… Continue reading Blessed Are Those Who Mourn:
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