10/25 The Good Life
Part of The Good Life
October 25th Weekend
CRASH COURSE
Crash Course is an interactive 4-week group setting that will help you grow in your faith and connect at Crossroads. A new session starts November 1st at both campuses. Learn more and sign up at ecrossroads.org/connect.
NEW SERIES
We are learning what Jesus says The Good Life is all about starting today. It’s not too late to invite a friend!
SERVING AT CROSSROADS
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THE CROSSROADS APP
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ONLINE GIVING
Online giving has been a game changer for Crossroads’ ability to impact our community regardless of snow closures, vacations, or (now) viral outbreaks. You can join us in our BOLD mission by setting up regular giving today:
- visit ecrossroads.org/give,
- text give2ccc to 77977 for a secure giving link,
- access giving through the Crossroads app
- or you can simply mail your gift to the church office.
The Good Life: Blessed
Core 52 Chapter: 18
Matthew 4:23
Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom.
The Good Life – Everyone wants it
The question – how do you get there?
The world says you get the Good Life through …
Power
Matthew 5:3-10
God blesses those that are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for Justice, for they will be satisfied.
God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Jesus said that the good life
Matthew 5:11-12
God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.
Matthew 5:27-28
You have heard it said … But I say …
Matthew 7:24
Anyone who listens to my teachings …
The Good Life can be yours when the
Jesus said the path to the good life runs COUNTER to our experience and understanding.
Matthew 7:28-29
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, for he taught with real authority – quite unlike their teachers of religious law.
“Modern culture says, ‘Blessed are the proud.’ Jesus said, ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit.’ Culture says, ‘Blessed are the pitiless.’ Jesus said, ‘Blessed are the merciful.’ Culture says, ‘Blessed are the devious.’ Jesus said, ‘Blessed are the pure in heart.’ Culture says, ‘Blessed are those who fight.’ Jesus said, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’ Culture says, ‘Blessed are the prosecutors.’ Jesus said, ‘Blessed are the persecuted.’” - Pope John Paul II
“In the Kingdom of God, losers are winners, the dead live, the poor are rich, the way of the cross leads to resurrection, the unfortunate are the most fortunate.” - Mark Moore
The path to the Good Life …
1. Brings both now and
2. Runs
3. Leads us to becoming
Choose Jesus
1. Read it all (Matthew 5-7).
2. Pick One (8 Beatitudes)