Matthew 5:1-10
“I wondered if there were other restless people asking the question with me: What if Jesus meant the stuff he said?.” ― Shane Claiborne
Discussion Questions
- Which Beatitude is the most challenging for you? How would your life be different if you embraced it completely?
- Why do you think the crowds followed Jesus on to the mountain? How do you think they responded to the message he delivered?
– Consider these groups: religious leaders, Roman soldiers, the poor, the outcast, everyday working people. - What does it mean to be poor in spirit? What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
- What question would you ask Jesus if he dropped in for a Q&A session after worship?