THE BEATITUDES – Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.
POINTS TO PONDER OR JOURNAL
1. How have you been BLESSED since studying Matthew 5?
2. What might cause a person to deeply mourn?
3. Describe the role of hired mourners during Jesus’ time.
4. What physical, emotional, spiritual and mental changes occur in a life caused by genuine mourning and grief? Compare and discuss.
5. What category of mourning was Jesus referring to in this verse?
6. What affect does the sorrow of repentance have on a life?
7. What is true repentance? How does one come to that decision?
8. What constitutes Comfort to the repentant heart?
9. Describe what the Comfort of Eternal forgiveness means to you.
10. How often do we need to ask for forgiveness?
11. Do you know someone who has been forgiven much? What is their attitude?
For Personal Reflection:
* About what should I ask God for forgiveness today?
* With what comfort has He Blessed me?
DEAR LORD, Thank You that You see the true repentance in my heart. There are no secrets hidden from You. You know me and You still love me. Thank You for dying on the cross to forgive my sins when I ask. Thank You for the Comfort of the Holy Spirit that soothes and brings me peace as I also learn to forgive myself. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
© Marlene D. Bergman
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