January 10, 2021 – DEVOTION: A Blog by Brethren Life and Thought

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Beatitudes 4 – A Sermon by Joel Shenk

Published on : January 10, 2021November 30, 2020 Published by : Chibuzo Nimmo Petty

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” In Matthew 5:5 Jesus says, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” As a good Jewish Rabbi, Jesus is quoting from the scriptures of Israel. This time, he quotes from Psalm 37:11 which says, “The meek shall […]

Part of an art installation at the Community Room on King, the multipurpose space Veritas uses as its worship space and shares with local artists and community members throughout the week.

Image Credit: Oakton Church of the Brethren

Image Credit: Alyssa Parker

Image Credit: Anabaptist Communicators

This image of Dirk Willems has become a famous representation of the Historic Peace Churches. Wilems was a martyred Anabaptist from Netherlands who escaped from prison, rescued his pursuer who had fallen through thin ice only to be recaptured, tortured, and killed for his faith.