Church Of The Lost Sheep

Jesus Teaches His Disciples Woes “But how horrible it will be for those who are rich.     They have had their comfort. How horrible it will be for those who are well-fed.     They will be hungry. How horrible it will be for those who are laughing.     They will mourn and cry. How horrible it will be for you     when everyone says nice things about you.         That’s the way their ancestors treated the false prophets." Luke 6: 24-26 If you think about it, this is the flip side or the Side B of the previous teaching. If you missed Side A, it would be worthwhile to start there and then flip back here. Well Off Jesus taught His disciples that riches are nothing but temporary material things of this world. Well Fed Jesus taught them, that those who are always full, will go hungry. Laughing Jesus continued, it will be sad for those who are laughing for pain, distress and sorrow will follow. Everyone Saying Nice Things About You And then on to

Jesus Teaches His Disciples Blessings "Jesus looked at his disciples and said, “Blessed are those who are poor.     God’s kingdom is theirs. Blessed are those who are hungry.     They will be satisfied. Blessed are those who are crying.     They will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, avoid you,     insult you, and slander you         because you are committed to the Son of Man. Rejoice then, and be very happy!                 You have a great reward in heaven.                     That’s the way their ancestors treated the prophets."  Luke 6: 20-23 Poor Jesus taught His disciples that you are blessed for the Kingdom of God is yours in your poverty. Matthew wrote, in your poverty of spirit . Hungry Jesus taught them, you are blessed for you will be satisfied in your hunger. Crying Times Jesus continued, you are blessed for you will laugh after your pain, loss, distress or sorrow. Hated, Avoided, Insulted, Slandered And then t