Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Peacemaking requires more than keeping the status quo. It’s a deliberate, active pursuit rooted in knowing Jesus, practicing His peace, and seeking purity. When we engage in this process, we become true children of God, reflecting His nature as peacemakers in a world that desperately needs reconciliation. For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contact To give please click www.globalicc.org/give Cash App $iccglobal Venmo App @iccglobal Subscribe to our weekly podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2 Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

Matthew 5:8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. Purity in heart is developed by having a sincere and genuine love for God and others. It's not just about avoiding wrong actions but about cultivating a deep, inward righteousness that reflects the character of Christ. A pure heart seeks to honor God in all things, desires to live according to His will, and is quick to repent when it falls short. Jesus emphasized the importance of heart purity when He said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8). This beatitude reveals that purity of heart is essential for experiencing the presence of God. For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contact To give please click www.globalicc.org/give Cash App $iccglobal Venmo App @iccglobal Subscribe to our weekly podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2 Live streaming Copyright License #20714391

Three foundational elements: 1. God’s Desire 2. Paradoxical truth (countercultural message) 3. The Promise “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ For prayer request, please feel free to contact us at www.globalicc.org/contact To give please click www.globalicc.org/give Cash App $iccglobal Venmo App @iccglobal Subscribe to our weekly podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-christian-church/id1076335656 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKKhWqCqr7rkXsdsqpgRx?si=1f717cde8a5846c2 Live streaming Copyright License #20714391