Morning Psalm

• Psalm 89:1-18

Evening Psalm

• Psalm 89:19-52

Old Testament

• Judges 12:1-7

New Testament

• Acts 5:12-26

Gospel Reading

• John 3:1-21

As is our normal— spend time just being with the Father, thanking Him for being a Father who wants to give good gifts.

• Read Matthew 5:1-7:29

Listen to the entire Sermon on the Mount a couple of times. Ask the Holy Spirit to sharpen your hearing to really take in what Jesus is saying.

• What ways of living are sharply contrasted with the world around you?

My prayer is that you are one who is blessed by God, that you are one who is receiving the kingdom of God, that you stay on the narrow path that leads to life, and that you are amazed at Jesus’ words and grant Him complete authority in your life.

• Read Matthew chapter 6:7-16

What words or phrases pop out to you as we review this passage?

From this passage, what is attractive about life in Jesus’ kingdom?

Review: Matthew 5:3-10

• Read Matthew chapter 5:1-12

What words or phrases pop out to you as we review this passage?

From this passage, what is attractive about life in Jesus’ kingdom?

Review: Matthew 5:3-10

• Read Matthew 7:24-29

I assume that we all are hoping to build on the rock, a solid foundation. What does that take?

• What is your process of ‘hearing Jesus’ words?’

It seems like we will not avoid the rain, the storms, and the winds. Hard times and trails will come to all of us. Perhaps they have already come into your life.

• What are ways that you can be a better hearer of the word?
• Jesus taught with authority. How do you show with your life that Jesus has authority over you?

Review: Matthew 5: 3-10

• Read Matthew 7:21-23

Explain Jesus’ sober warning in these verses.

• What does it take for Jesus to “know” us?
• What fruit do you see in your own life?

• Read 1 John 3: 19-24

How does this passage illuminate Jesus’ words further?

Review: Matthew 5:3-10