Shabbat Shalom
December 4, 2009
Our first Shabbat service in the wonderful city of Tiberias was filled with Mesonic Jews, long skirts, a funny Hebrew speaking pastor and multicolored free pens in which I have become a fond collector of. After a Westernized lunch, we lined the Galilee with a pleasant drive toward the Mount of Beatitudes. Since the Beatitudes remain to be manna of Jesus’ words, let us read them again:
3 “ Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
