"And seeing the multitudes, HE [JESUS] went up into a mountain and when he was set; his disciples came unto him; and HE opened HIS mouth and taught them saying, " blessed are the poor in Spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see GOD.

Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of GOD.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is The Kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for MY sake; rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.'

Matthew 5: 1-12

NOTE: the painting that you see here entitled "The Shepherd" was painted by Gloria Poole 'gloriapoole' in 1995 in Atlanta GA and is intended to remind you of JESUS's words  that HE is the GOOD SHEPHERD; and not remind you of JESUS image. No one has ever recorded any description of JESUS, and this painting is my original painting that is photographed and put here to remind you that JESUS was not a slick corporate type or a government agent in any way, or even considered polished or glitzy in any way but an humble Shepherd. In fact, the Scripture says his countenance was not such that others would immediately admire HIS physical appearance. My signature "Gloria" and the date of '95 is signed in the bottom left corner of the actual painting and you see it on the image also.

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