Matthew 5:1 Seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:

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.”

12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven.

7:28 And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, 29 for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

QUESTIONS FOR LIFE

1.Please read the beatitudes spoken by Jesus in Matthew 5:

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.”  

 2.What did you learn today about the beatitudes that was new to you?

3. What is it about the beatitudes that is most encouraging to you?

4. What beatitude are you especially interested in learning more about in the  weeks to come?

5.  What interpretation of 5:3 and 5:10 would make you uncomfortable?

Why would you be uncomfortable? What interpretation do you think is

correct?

6. What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

7. What does it mean that they shall be comforted?

8. Can you think of a time that you were not poor in spirit? How did that turn

out?

9. Can you think of a time that you were poor in spirit? How did that turn out?

10. How do you think you are doing when it comes to being poor in spirit?

11. In what ways are you encouraged by Jesus’ promise in 5:3?