563. Why Jesus Taught Two Covenants (Conclusion): Hunger and Thirst No More

The subject of hungering and thirsting for more of God is an excellent example of being able to see where Jesus would speak of two completely different covenants during His ministry. During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). He wasn't speaking to believers of today, but to Jewish people stuck in a system of hopelessness and despair. They were not blessed because they hungered, but because eventually the hunger and thirst would be satisfied. As believers in Christ, we no longer hunger or thirst for God or His righteousness. How do we know this? Later in the book of John, Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst."



   

427. Attitude Under Grace: Consent to Be Loved

We talk a lot about God's grace being given to us freely. As recipients, what should our mindset be? This week we discuss the proper attitude of being under grace. As our minds are renewed to the truth of the gospel, we come to a place where we consent to be loved. Although in and of ourselves we were not worthy, in Christ we have become worthy. You have indescribable value. We grow to know we are loved apart from any conditions on our part. We not only expect to be blessed but realize He has already blessed us with all spiritual blessings. Not because we have done anything to deserve it, but because He has freely chosen to bestow these things upon us.

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