This weekend we get to learn from Jesus’ most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount. As you prepare for the weekend I encourage you to read all of chapters 5 through 7 in Matthew and then come back and focus on the first 10 verses of Chapter five (printed below). There is so much good stuff here in Jesus’ sermon and this Sunday I hope to take it a step further as we consider the implications of this message to the ministry of Jesus.
Also, as you prepare for Sunday I invite you to continue to let your creativity flow as you think of potential names for our new congregation. We will have cards to fill out with your potential names on Sunday!
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-10
One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, 2 and he began to teach them.
3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 4 God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. 6 God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. 7 God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. 9 God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. 10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Questions to Consider:
- Why do you think Jesus begins this sermon by listing these eight Beatitudes (blessings) from God?
- Of the eight, which is your favorite Beatitude?
- Its been said that as Christians we are always living into one of the Beatitudes at every stage of our lives. What Beatitude are you living into at this point in your life? And, how is God using this to grow you in your faith?
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