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Matthew 5:1-12
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
- by LA UBF
- Jun 15, 2008
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Question
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Matthew 5:1-12
Key verse: 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
Read verses 1-2. What did Jesus do when he saw the crowds? What did his disciples do when Jesus sat down? Who did Jesus begin to teach?
Read verse 3. Who are the poor in spirit? Why are they blessed? What can we learn about real blessings?
Skim through verses 4-10. Match each characteristic with each blessing below.
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Characteristics |
Blessings |
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The merciful |
They will be filled |
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The meek |
They will be comforted |
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Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness |
They will be shown mercy |
|
The peacemakers |
They will see God |
|
Those who mourn |
They will inherit the earth |
|
The pure in heart |
They will be called sons of God |
What does each characteristic and blessing mean? Choose one characteristic that you need to learn, and give an example why?
4. Read verses 11-12. Why are people persecuted for righteousness? What blessing is theirs? Skim through the passage again to see who receives the same blessing? What’s the relationship between the poor in spirit and the righteous?