The Vision of the Good Life (Matthew 5:3-12)
Community Group Discussion Questions
Making disciples through the mutual ministry of
redemptive relationships
Text: Matthew 5:3-12
Sermon Title: The Vision of the Good Life
Date: October 21, 2018
- What is your philosophy of the good life? In other words, what does a meaningful life look like for you? What word are you most tempted to fill in the blank with: “If only I had/was , then I would really be flourishing; then I would truly be ‘privileged’”?
- Read Psalm 40:16-17, Psalm 69:32-33, and Psalm 72:12-14. What do these passages teach us about being poor? Why do you think Jesus says that His Kingdom of Heaven belongs to the “poor in Spirit”?
- Rad Joel 2:12-13 and James 4:7-10. What do we learn about the role of mourning in these passages?
- Read Isaiah 53. Based on this passage, how did Jesus perfectly demonstrate meekness?
- Which one of the kingdom characteristics listed in Matthew 5:3-12 is most counter-intuitive or seemingly “upside down” to you? Explain.
- Which one of these characteristics have you seen the Savior growing you in during your walk with Him?
- Which one of these kingdom characteristics are most unlike you currently?
- How has Jesus specifically expressed this very characteristic in relating to you?
- What do you need from God to grow in this specific area?
- What individual(s) do you need to pursue or what “lines” can you step across to be a peacemaker (v. 8)? How does the fact that Jesus came and died to make peace with you help you do this?
- Which characteristic of God’s kingdom listed in the beatitudes are you most eager to experience in perfection when the Kingdom of God comes in full? Explain.