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Having examined in the last message why it is so important to be the kind of people who are characterized by mercy, we now move on to consider three necessary pursuits of those who will continue to know the blessing of God's divine mercy.

Our main idea: "To live gospel, is to live mission!" We are challenged to consider the implications of the truth that God is pursuing the mission of redemption according to His promises, and that we must also be living to this end in order to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. In this message you will be helped to consider eight reasons why you must pursue the attitudes and lifestyle of being merciful.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. In part 1 we examined the context and meaning of hungering and thirsting for righteousness. In this message you will be challenged to measure your own hunger and thirst for righteousness, and gain some practical steps toward increasing those virtues.

Blessed are the gentle (or meek), for they shall inherit the earth. What does this mean, and how can we ensure that we have this virtue. This messages asks four questions that will help you identify and evaluate the presence of this virtue in your life.

The second beatitude, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." We consider three necessary and inter-related elements of receiving true and lasting comfort from God.

Each of the shepherds of Christ Community Church share a word of encouragement as we send off the Crossway church planting group to Keene. Both church bodies are exhorted to be faithful, and to take on the new challenges that will present themselves as a result of this exciting step of faith.

The first beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." We consider three essentials for experiencing the blessedness of true spiritual poverty.

Local church planter, Don Willeman, encourages Christ Community Church and the new Crossway Church body, as well as the leadership, in their privileges and responsibilities in planting Crossway Church of Keene (www.keenecrossway.org)

Paul's charge to the Roman church, given in light of the gospel, provides three commands you must follow in order for your life to be a living sacrifice to God.