When you’re physically hungry, the desire to eat is so overwhelming you can hardly think about anything else. Jesus is counting on that experience in this beatitude. The truly fortunate ones long for that which is missing in this life, which only the kingdom of God can fulfill: holiness.
Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/matthew19/
Teacher: Krisan Marotta
Series: Gospel of Matthew
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