Banksy on the mount I: The Beatitudes

Now when he saw the crowds,

he went into the urban jungle

and began to paint…

 

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The Beatitudes…

 

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

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Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted

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Blessed are the meek,

for they shall inherit the earth

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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled

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Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy

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Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God

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banksy peacemaker.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God

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Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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Banksy on the Mount: a series of reflections

The Story

The story

 

This morning I finished ‘The Story’: Luke’s ‘epic journey with Jesus, the Son of God, and his first followers’.  A great new presentation of the gospel of Luke and the Acts of the apostles.  Engaging, inspiring, thought-provoking, puzzling. Some of my thoughts: I hadn’t previously noticed the strong connection in Luke’s gospel between Jesus and his cousin John.  The links and contrast appear right from the opening chapter, then keep cropping up all the way through.  John: repentance, austerity, preparation; Jesus: celebration, healing, a new way of living, God’s kingdom starting.

 

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