The Women�s Mission meets the�third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM.� This section contains the weekly lessons.� Each week, a new lesson will be added for your study, review, and discussion.� If you have questions or need clarification on any points, send an email to Pastor Williams at [email protected] and someone will respond.

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April 11:� The Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments

����������� Exodus 20; Matthew 5:12

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����������� Both the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes are directed toward changing the lifestyle of God�s people.� The Beatitudes are promises that reverse the lifestyle of suffering and humiliation.

����������� God promises us a great reward in heaven when His children are persecuted and endure suffering.� Often we are persecuted and ridiculed just for being Christians.� But to suffer for Christ�s sake is a privilege that should cause joy.� Because His Son Jesus suffered and died on the cross, the Father rewarded Him with a seat on the right of His throne.� Jesus persevered in suffering and continued to follow God�s Word, and He was blessed with everlasting life.� Everlasting life is a reward that the Father desires to bestow upon His earthly children for our commitment to Him.