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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit�

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.


Characteristics

Blessings

The merciful

They will be filled

The meek

They will be comforted

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?              



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