In a world that screams for us to promote ourselves, defend our rights, and “win” at any cost, Jesus offers a counter-cultural promise: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

But what does it actually mean to be meek? Is it just being a “doormat,” or is it something far more powerful? In this study of the third Beatitude, we explore why meekness isn’t the absence of power, but power under the control of trust in God.

• The Secret of “Makarios”: Why “blessed” is a joyful flourishing that grows beneath the surface of your life, even when you don’t feel it.

• Meekness vs. Weakness: How meekness is rooted in our “vertical” relationship with God, allowing us to let go of our egos and the need to constantly justify ourselves.

• Inheriting the Earth: Why the meek are actually the ones who enjoy life now—because they aren’t driven by fear, rivalry, or the need for control.

• The Model of Christ: How looking at Jesus’s strength and kindness on the cross empowers us to respond to others with patience and self-restraint.