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I am a Jesus pusher!!! After giving the last beatitude, Jesus explains the element of persecution. This is not casually mentioned but forcibly spoken.

I am a Jesus pusher!!! The change in pronouns bears directly on the interpretation and understanding of our passage (Matthew 5:11). We must understand

I am a Jesus pusher!!! There is a significant shift in language related to our study. The eight Beatitudes are specifically addressed in the third

I am a Jesus pusher!!! The focus of our passage is the “effects” of the state of being (Matthew 5:13-16). Jesus demonstrated the state of being

I am a Jesus pusher!!! We have viewed the “affect” of our state of being. It is a verb describing the action of the state of being, which brings about

I am a Jesus pusher!!! Paul instructed us, “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others

I am a Jesus pusher!!! Perhaps you think the illustrations given for the effect of being salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16) in previous studies is

I am a Jesus pusher!!! The imagery of salt and light describes a mystical occurrence that cannot be manufactured (Matthew 5:13-16). In order to help

I am a Jesus pusher!!! We must understand the proper use of “affect” and “effect.” “Affect” is a verb declaring the action of the state bringing about