Matthew 5:1–6 (NLT)
The Sermon on the Mount
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.
The Beatitudes
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 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
This week's devotional on the Beatitudes is a short video by the Bible Project. Here is the link:
https://bibleproject.com/videos/the-beatitudes/
1. How are the Beatitudes a different way of viewing life than most earthly/man-made perspectives?
2. Have I experienced any blessings from God even in the worst of circumstances? If so, what were they?
3. How might I view some of my own specific life circumstances differently if I looked at them through the lens of the Beatitudes?