Beatitudes • Matthew 5:1-12

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Group Discussion Guide

Each Sunday we come together we offer an open invitation into the way of Jesus. An invitation to enter into sacred rhythms - to draw near to God through singing, giving, learning, and praying.

As a community who desires renewal in Des Moines as it is in Heaven, we recognize that we cannot offer what we ourselves do not have. We cannot lead where we ourselves have not been led; in turn, these questions aim at reflection. Reflecting on God’s word and making space for his leadership. 

After watching or listening consider the following discussion questions as a large group or in groups of three to four:

• What stood out from the teaching?

• Read Matthew 5:1-12

• What stood out to you from Jesus’ blessings?

• If many in the crowds are the object of Jesus’ blessing, how does the composition of the crowds (Matthew 4:24) change how you think about blessing and/or the Kingdom of Heaven?

• The teaching this week highlighted two popular distortions:

  • The beatitudes are an ethical ladder leading to blessing.

  • The beatitudes are individual moral commitments.

  Do either resonate, if so why?