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Overview
The Beatitudes are more than just poetic verse used to begin the Sermon on the Mount; they are the essence of Jesus' message from beginning to end. These simple and familiar words establish the overall tone of Jesus' teaching ministry and provide an intimate look at his most deeply held values. They also provide profound insights about living a contemporary Christian life. In The Eight Blessings: Rediscovering the Beatitudes, Shane Stanford addresses each of the eight Beatitudes or blessings mentioned in Matthew 5. The chapters offer illustrations of each blessing from Jesus' ministry, a discussion of the theme and spiritual dimensions of the blessing, and application of the blessing to our contemporary lives. He uses poignant stories of contemporary people to help the reader claim the blessings as a way of life.About the Author:
Shane Stanford is a Teaching Pastor for Main Street United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Synopsis
The Beatitudes are more than just poetic verse used to begin the Sermon on the Mount; they are the essence of Jesus' message from beginning to end. These simple and familiar words establish the overall tone of Jesus' teaching ministry and provide an intimate look at his most deeply held values. They also provide profound insights about living a contemporary Christian life. In The Eight Blessings: Rediscovering the Beatitudes, Shane Stanford addresses each of the eight Beatitudes or blessings mentioned in Matthew 5. The chapters offer illustrations of each blessing from Jesus' ministry, a discussion of the theme and spiritual dimensions of the blessing, and application of the blessing to our contemporary lives. He uses poignant stories of contemporary people to help the reader claim the blessings as a way of life.
About the Author:
Shane Stanford is a Teaching Pastor for Main Street United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi