Sermon Outline:
- What is the kingdom of heaven like?
- Who is this kingdom of heaven for?
- What kind of king reigns over the kingdom of heaven?
Family Discussion Questions:
Younger and Older:
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What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
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What kind of mourning and comfort is Jesus talking about?
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What does it mean to be meek?
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What do these beatitudes tell us about the kind of king Jesus is?
Deeper Discussion:
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In what way do the beatitudes explain John and Jesus’ earlier proclamation to “repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand?”
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Why might the Sermon on the Mount surprise or shock us? Is it because it contradicts what God has previously said?
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Why do our priorities so often shift away from the qualities which Jesus calls blessed in the beatitudes?
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What do the qualities that are mentioned in the beatitudes reveal to us about the gospel?
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What do the beatitudes teach us about the nature of Jesus’ kingdom?
