Point One: Feel the Need for the Kingdom of Heaven

Point Two: Embrace the Way of the Kingdom of Heaven

Point Three: Persevere to See the Kingdom of Heaven

Discussion Questions:

Watch the past message, then choose questions to discuss with your Growth Group.

  1. What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life. 

  2. Read Matthew 5:3-11. Think about the word "blessed." How have you heard people use it? How does Jesus use this word to show us what He means in the Beatitudes?

  3. How is this Beatitude counter-cultural or counter-intuitive?

  4. How is this characteristic linked to its reward in this life?

  5. How does this Beatitude find ultimate fulfillment in the next life? What kind of hope does it provide to know that, on that day, those who mourn will be comforted? The merciful will receive mercy. The pure in heart will see God.

  6. How have you seen/experienced this Beatitude in your own life?

  7. Which of these Beatitudes make you uncomfortable and challenge how you follow Jesus?