Blessed to Follow: The Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship (Lutheran Voices) - Softcover

Book 17 of 20: Lutheran Voices

Martha Stortz

 
9780806680071: Blessed to Follow: The Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship (Lutheran Voices)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0806680075 ISBN 13: 9780806680071
Publisher: 1517 Media - Augsberg Fortress, 2008

Synopsis

In Matthew's Gospel, the Sermon on the Mount inaugurates Jesus' public ministry, and the first word out of Jesus' mouth is "blessed." He repeats this word throughout his first sermon. Jesus calls his disciples by blessing them, and as he speaks, Jesus introduces himself to us but also introduces disciples to themselves, for the Beatitudes offer a character sketch of who disciples will become if they follow him. The Beatitudes, says Martha Stortz, function as a compass for the journey of Christian discipleship. The first group of Beatitudes target people in situations of suffering. The second group of Beatitudes target people who help those who suffer.

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About the Author

Martha Stortz is the Bernhard M. Christensen chair in religion and vocation at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Publisher
1517 Media - Augsberg Fortress
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0806680075
ISBN 13 
9780806680071
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
112