Beatitudes!

For Sunday, July 26, 2026:

Luke 6:20 NLT: Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours.”

Thus begin the Beatitudes, Jesus’ declarations of blessedness from his Sermon on the Mount message. Let’s have a look.

If someone was struggling through their earthly life, was poor or sick and turned to the Lord for assistance, they would be included in the Kingdom, since they already knew the Lord, having cried out to him for help. They value God’s assistance both in this life and the next.

On the other hand, many people living rich, abundant lives think they have it all together. A lot of them have no need for a God since they believe the world revolves around them! Not so! They will not see the Kingdom as they never knew the Lord.

This is what Jesus meant when he said that the first will be last and the last will be first. Those having a rough time and seek the Lord will continue to know him. Those who don’t know the Lord on this earth also won’t know him in the life after this life. So be intentional about cementing your relationship with the Almighty. If life has been good to you, become a leader in loving your neighbors. Do what Jesus would have you do here on earth. Then he’ll smile on you in the next life!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church

Truth!

For Saturday, August 1, 2026:

Romans 9:1a NLT, Paul testifying to the church in Rome: “With Christ as my witness, I speak with utter truthfulness.”

In Paul’s day, a lot of misinformation was preached. Alleged spiritual teachers pushed theories about what a god could do for them, the power of that idol. Even the Pharisees, who had basic knowledge of the real God, resisted the New Covenant. They favored power and money over spiritual accuracy.

Paul had learned from Jesus, the Son of the Most High. Paul’s preaching was accurate and true, since he was put back on track by Jesus himself. If Paul only repeated what Jesus had told him, it would all be true. Truth – that’s the whole point! Your eternal life depends on it!

We believe that our Bibles contain only truth. And the writings are God-inspired. We should share the truth of the Bible with our fellows, and also give them a guarantee: It’s 100% accurate!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church

Judgment and Paradise!

For Friday, July 31, 2026:

John 16:11 NLT, Jesus speaking to believers: “Judgment will come because the ruler of this world has already been judged.”

Everyone will come to judgment. The one who thought he had authority in this world, Satan, will find out he was wrong. He will be judged and exiled to the lake of fire. All his little demons will be there too.

Believers will be judged as well. We’ll be asked about everything we did while on earth. But being covered by the sacrifice of Jesus, we’ll be judged “forgiven.” Surprisingly, we’ll find ourselves eligible for residence in God’s eternal heavenly Kingdom.

Believers are children of God, coming home to live with our Father!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church