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Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:23:32 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/who-are-the-poor-in-spirit.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/who-are-the-poor-in-spirit.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." ~ Matthew 5:3 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/the-beatitudes-of-jesus.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/the-beatitudes-of-jesus.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ The Beatitudes are blessings declared by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel of Matthew. Eight blessings are found in the Gospel of Matthew while four blessings and woes are found in the Gospel of Luke. Discover the full list of Beatitudes and their meaning! Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:36:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/what-are-the-keys-of-the-kingdom.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/what-are-the-keys-of-the-kingdom.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ One of the most dramatic moments in Jesus’ life is recorded in Matthew 16:13–20. Jesus tells Peter: “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (16:19). So what are the keys of the kingdom? Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/the-yoke-of-jesus-biblical-meaning-and-importance.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/the-yoke-of-jesus-biblical-meaning-and-importance.html Brannon Deibert https://www.christianity.com/author/brannon-deibert/ What was the yoke Jesus referenced in the Bible? In biblical times, it was a familiar term to most people and worked well for a parable of Jesus. Let's explore the biblical definition of Yoke and why Jesus used it in His teachings. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:05:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/peter-missed-the-point-of-the-transfiguration.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/peter-missed-the-point-of-the-transfiguration.html G. Campbell Morgan https://www.christianity.com/author/g-campbell-morgan/ Peter's misguided suggestion to build tabernacles for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah reveals a profound misunderstanding of spiritual significance, while his earlier confession underscores the gravity of such blasphemy. This timeless mistake continues to plague humanity, as individuals attempt to elevate their own understanding of Christ to that of ancient prophets, threatening to undermine the very foundations of faith. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/can-we-know-the-mind-of-christ.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/can-we-know-the-mind-of-christ.html Greg Laurie https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-laurie/ The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5, is Jesus' official manifesto that reveals His heart and worldview, offering a profound guide for believers to live out God's teachings. By studying this sermon, individuals can gain insight into the King of Kings' perspective on life, faith, and morality, and discover how to apply it to their own lives. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/put-on-his-yoke.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/put-on-his-yoke.html Greg Laurie https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-laurie/ As a Christian, do you often find yourself trying to steer your life's journey, only to realize that God wants to be in control? By embracing the concept of being "yoked" to Jesus, you can submit to His guidance and experience a deeper sense of freedom and fulfillment. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/angry-at-the-sermon-on-the-mount.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/angry-at-the-sermon-on-the-mount.html Chuck Swindoll https://www.christianity.com/author/chuck-swindoll/ Jesus' Sermon on the Mount exposed the hypocrisy of Pharisees, warning them against "showing off" their righteousness to gain attention from others. By sharing three specific examples - giving to the poor, praying, and fasting - Jesus encourages believers to live authentically, keeping their actions private and seeking reward from God rather than human recognition. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-was-the-point-of-the-sermon-on-the-mount.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-was-the-point-of-the-sermon-on-the-mount.html A.W. Pink https://www.christianity.com/author/aw-pink/ Learn more from the Bible passage of Jesus' sermon on the mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/5-life-changing-lessons-from-jesus-on-prayer.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/5-life-changing-lessons-from-jesus-on-prayer.html Aaron Menikoff https://www.christianity.com/author/aaron-menikoff/ Jesus knew how to pray with sincere passion, and there’s much we can learn from His example. Let's focus on five lessons we learn from Jesus on prayer. Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:20:32 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:32-04:00