Matthew 5:1–12 · He teaches
Blessed are…
Jesus says who is blessed, and it is not who anyone expected.
4 minSeason 2
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3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Matthew 5:3–9, World English Bible. Read the whole chapter on Free Scripture ↗
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What the show adds
The setting is imagined. The blessings are Matthew 5.
A scene from The Chosen, played from its YouTube channel ↗. The whole episode is free in The Chosen app ↗.
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Which "blessed are" line sounds most like you right now?
Nothing to write down or send. Sit with it, or talk about it with someone.