As Jesus Christ prepared His faithful followers to teach the doctrine of the gospel, He presented perhaps His best-known discourse: the Sermon on the Mount. This profound address is directed to all those who seek to be His disciples, with powerful instruction as to the personal conduct necessary for living a Christ-centered life. And at the heart of this sermon are the Beatitudes, guidelines of the character traits and holy attributes that can serve as a guide for developing disciples. But how can these attributes be interpreted and attained in today's modern world? In Blessed: The Beatitudes and the Christlike Life, best-selling authors Lloyd D. Newell and Mary Jane Woodger delve into each characteristic the Savior spoke of, providing powerful, real-life examples, scriptures, and prophetic insights detailing ways in which modern-day disciples of Christ can cultivate these eternal attributes. Those seeking the path of discipleship will find in this volume a thoughtful and inspiring guide to internalizing the timeless truths of the Beatitudes in our day.
Lloyd D. Newell holds a PhD from Brigham Young University, where he is a professor of Church History and Doctrine. The author of numerous books, he has worked as a television news anchor, speaker, and consultant. Since 1990, he has served as announcer and writer for the nationwide weekly Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square broadcast, Music and the Spoken Word. Lloyd and his wife, Karmel, are the parents of four children.
