Matthew 5:1-12

Intro

  - Matthew 5:1-2

  - 1 Timothy 6:15

  - John 17:13

  - John 10:10

Attitude of the Follower Christ

1. Be Poor in Spirit

   - Matthew 5:3

2. Be Grieved by sin

  - Matthew 5:4

3. Be Humble

  - Matthew 5:5

  - Psalm 37:11

4. Be Satisfied with God

  - Matthew 5:6

  - Romans 8:29

5. Be Merciful

  - Mathew 5:7

  - Ephesians 4:32

6. Be Pure in Heart

  - Matthew 5:8

  - Jeremiah 17:9

  - James 4:8

7. Be a Peacemaker

  - Matthew 5:9

  - 2 Corinthians 5:19-20

  - Romans 14:19

- Hebrews 12:14

8. Be Ready for Opposition

  - Matthew 5:10-12

  - 2 Timothy 3:12

  - Acts 5:41

  - Isaiah 51:12-13

CONNECTION GROUP QUESTIONS

Connection Builders

1. Share with your group your favorite scripture passage or verse. Then explain what makes it so special to you.

2. Share with your group an attitude or practice you keep that is foundational to your personal life, home life, work life, and spiritual life.

3. Share with your group a bit of advise someone shared with you that has stuck with you in your life.

Sermon Questions

Read Matthew 5:1-12.

1. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shared 8 attitudes that describe those He blesses. First, write down the 8 attitudes. Then, make a list of words or attitudes that describe the kind of person the world thinks is blessed. Compare the lists and share how they differ.

2. Look once again at the list of "Be" Attitudes. How does Jesus's promise to bless those who have these attitudes bring comfort? Joy? Courage?

3. In Jesus's sermon, He began by highlighting the poor in spirit. Look at Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 57:15, and Isaiah 66:2. How is being poor in spirit (humble) foundational for what Jesus said in the rest of this section?

4. Of these 8 attitudes or qualities, which do you most desire to see in your life? Explain.