This week, pastoral elder Jadae Fox sits down with us to start a new sermon series based on the Sermon on the Mount. Just like Jesus talking to his disciples and those that walked with them, Jadae talks about the Beatitudes from Matthew.

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Sermon Passage: Matthew 5:3-12

Questions for Study/Discussion

1. When you hear the word ‘blessed,’ what comes to mind? How does the world define blessing—and how is that different from how Jesus defines it in the Beatitudes?
2. Which Beatitude challenges you the most right now (poor in spirit, mourning, meekness, etc.) What are your next steps?
3. When you sin, do you tend to ignore it, excuse it, or truly mourn and repent? (If you have unrepentant sin, please confess it to another trusted person )
4. Which ‘other blessing’ are you most tempted to chase?
5. “Where is God calling you to live differently this week—show mercy, pursue righteousness, make peace, or stand firm even if it costs you?”
6. How can this group pray for you as you choose God’s way this week?