Message Notes
Look Back
What steps did you take to be transformed by God? Who did you share this with?
Look Up
Read Matthew 5:3-6
- What are the different conditions, or positions mentioned by Jesus in these verses?
- Read these verses in different translations - how does this help you better understand what Jesus was talking about? Where are you still confused?
- What are the different “blessings" in these verses? Is there an obvious connection between the condition and the blessing that follows? Why do you think Jesus spoke this way?
- Which blessing from this passage is most meaningful to you right now? How easy is it for you to trust God to recognize your condition and supply what you need?
Read Matthew 5:7-10
- What different “actions” does Jesus encourage people to do in these verses? How do the actions show a person's dependence on God?
- Which actions from this passage are easy, and which are difficult for you personally? Why?
- What are the different “blessings" mentioned in these verses? How are they different from the blessings mentioned in verses 3-6? How are they similar?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
In what way do you find yourself either “poor, sad, meek or hungry”? Will you trust that God is able to meet your needs in that area of your life?
Notes
In this brief passage, Jesus talks about several human conditions, actions and blessings that God provides to those who believe that what He supplies will be enough. The challenge is that the relationship between our condition, actions and blessings does not always make “logical” sense. The common theme is that God wants us to look to Him to supply our needs, and then to act in ways to meet the needs of others. The challenge is whether we will submit to His plan and accept the blessing that He provides.
