Author Archives: Terrence Threadwell

“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who … Continue reading →

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Mat 5:10 NKJ) This text follows directly after the call of the Christian to be a peace-maker. In other words, if you live the … Continue reading →

Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. (Mat 5:9 NKJ) Is there a difference between peace-making and pacifist?  The dictionary defines a pacifist as, “a person who believes in pacifism or is opposed to war … Continue reading →

Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. (Mat 5:7 NKJ)  What does it mean to be merciful? Mercy is really about showing compassion and forgiveness.  Jesus told his disciples, “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, … Continue reading →

Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. (Mat 5:5 NKJ) The meek shall inherit the earth? This is a total contrast to the world’s system that believes that world conquest only comes through strength, power, ability, self-assurance … Continue reading →

Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. (Mat 5:4 NKJ) This text has two parts, first is the mourning that comes from the realization that our sinfulness grieves the heart of God, like any good parent, the … Continue reading →

Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. (Mat 5:4 NKJ) Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the … Continue reading →

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Mat 5:3 NKJ)  The world thinks that being poor is spirit means that you’re weak and bankrupt.  The danger is that the Church then in seeking to … Continue reading →

“And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.” These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. … Continue reading →

Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. “But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and … Continue reading →