Series: Kingdom of the Beloved Part 4: The Fortunate Ones
Preaching Text: Matthew 4:23-5:12
Supplements Texts: Malachi 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Preacher: Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
Message Reflection Questions
Begin with silent prayer to center your heart.
Read Matthew 4:23-5:12. How do the beatitudes fit within Jesus’ main message: “the kingdom of heaven has come”?
Which of the first four beatitudes do you relate to most? Name a person or two who fits one of those.
How do you see Jesus’ life matching the beatitudes he shares?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. How do Paul’s words about “Christ crucified” line up with Jesus’ beatitudes?
Other than mercy, pure-heartedness, peace-making, what virtues do you see Jesus encouraging in the beatitudes?
How is the virtue of being merciful supported by pure-heartedness and how does it lead to be being a peacemaker?
Which of these three would you like to see increase in your own life? What spiritual practice can help you pursue God in that?
Close in prayer.
Daily Readings
We’re in a 6 week series in Matthew. We’ve set up readings to get through the gospel in the 30 week days leading up to Lent. Here’s week 4!
Monday: Matthew 16
Tuesday: Matthew 17
Wednesday: Matthew 18
Thursday: Matthew 19
Friday: Matthew 20
Helpful Instructions for reading
Start with silence. Relax in God’s presence. Imagine resting with Jesus.
Thank God for something that happened in the last 24 hours.
Read the verses slowly. Ask:
a. What does this teach me about God?
b. What does this teach me about God’s kingdom?
c. What needs to adjust in me to live according to His kingdom?
Finish in prayer for yourself, your family, your neighbors, your co-workers, your church. Pray through the nations at www.prayercast.com/nations.html.
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