Eight Doors of the Kingdom Learning the Art of Living and the Secret of Joy VI

The Fifth Door: Mercy “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” (Matthew 5:7) Scripture Focus Matthew 5:7 Exposition In Matthew’s ordering of the

God’s Judgment of the Whole World – Why Judgment Must Precede Joy (Isaiah 13–27) Epis III

EPISODE 3 Judgment of the Nations: No Exemptions Anchor: Isaiah 13-23 (survey, not detail) Purpose: Establish universality of accountability As Isaiah moves beyond Babylon, judgment does not

Eight Doors of the Kingdom Learning the Art of Living and the Secret of Joy V

The Fourth Door: Hungering for What Is True Beatitude “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6

God’s Judgment of the Whole World – Why Judgment Must Precede Joy (Isaiah 13–27) Epis II

EPISODE 2 Babylon as Archetype, Not Villain Anchor: Isaiah 13 (selectively) Purpose: Prevent historical reductionism As Isaiah turns to the judgment of the nations, he begins, and

Eight Doors of the Kingdom Learning the Art of Living and the Secret of Joy IV

The Third Door Blessed are the meek: strong hearts formed by humility Jesus says, Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Meekness

Eight Doors of the Kingdom Learning the Art of Living and the Secret of Joy III

Second Door Blessed are those who mourn: the door where God Himself comes close Today we walk through the second door. Jesus says, Blessed are

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