Thursday 6/23

Read Matthew 5:21-22 What do you think Jesus is saying in these verses? What is He getting at? How are anger and murder related? It seems like Jesus is saying that our words towards each other matter A LOT. Why do you think this is so? If we truly saw each other as image bearers of the Living God, how …

Wednesday 6/22

Read Matthew 5:17-20 In your understanding of the Old Testament, what is God trying to accomplish here? How can our righteousness possibly surpass the Pharisees who made it their job to be ‘perfect’ according to the standards of the day? What is Jesus talking about? As believers who have asked Jesus to pay the penalty for our sins and to …

Tuesday 6/21

Read Matthew 5:14-16 How is the light similar to the salt? How is it dissimilar? Would those around you recognize the light in you? In what ways is it visible? What pieces of your faith are kept hidden? Why do you hide them? Spend some time reflecting on the truth that you bring glory to the Father by your good …

Monday 6/20

Read Matthew 5:13 Salt of the earth. I looked up the origin of this phrase to see if there was another origin than this sermon. But nope—it comes from this phrase in this sermon. It means “being a good, honest, reliable, trustworthy person.” “They are a salt of the earth kind of worker…” What do you think Jesus means by …

Sunday 6/19

Spend some time just relaxing with the Lord. We’ve looked at a lot of our own brokenness this week. That can be painful and downright hard. Sit and listen to the Father speak His love, His acceptance, and His compassion over you. Memorization Verse: Matthew 5:3-4 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed …

Saturday 6/18

Read Matthew 5:7-12 several times slowly, aloud (or listening to your phone read). Just soak in Jesus’ words. Ask the Holy Spirit to pop out a word or phrase for you to pay attention to—this is often how He speaks to us. Is there a word or phrase that really pops out to you as you read this morning? Why …

Friday 6/17

Read Matthew 5:11-12 A casual read through Hebrews chapter 11 will show you the many prophets and people that were persecuted and killed for the sake of the kingdom. In your own life (or someone close to you), have you seen yourself be insulted or lied about because of Jesus or your faith? When something has been hard in life, …