PW-Matthew 5 bible study

HI Ladies, We will be studying Matthew Chapter 5 we will break it down by chapters, this week we will be studying The Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) I will list the questions in this swap, you will write them out, or print them out with your answers and send them off to your partner, with a short note, swap bot name and swap info. Please check the Proverbs Women forums I will have a file listed Sermon on the Mount Bible study, I will list commentaries, and the questions to the bible study.

~~~~Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount~~~~ 5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

****Questions***** 1. Read Matthew 5:1-2. Where did Jesus choose to teach? Who was he teaching? Why did He start teaching?

1. What is the theme of Matthew 5:3-12

2. What does the world think will make a person happy? Does it? What makes you happy?

I would love for all members to join this swap, if you have any questions please message me. I am listing this as a type 3 swap, because of the reading, and the writing involved. I am making these questions pretty easy, and I am telling you where to look for the answer, I know some ladies are new to the bible, this is NOT a test, please write what you feel in your heart. Please don't feel over whelmed, this is why we are going chapter by chapter. You will have 2 weeks.

****Prayer***** We gather together to learn, to grow and to change Help us to move into a deeper understanding of your truth. We lay our lives down before you and ask that you would move amongst us. May we all feel safe with each other. Safe to think and question Safe to ask for help And safe to share our lives with you, our loving heavenly Father. Amen.