Matthew - Day 8: The Sermon on the Mount Pt. 1

Read Matthew 5:1-12

The beatitudes present a standard that would be unreasonable for someone to achieve without grace and the assistance of God’s Holy Spirit. The attitudes and attributes presented in this section should grow in increasing measure as we grow closer with Jesus and reflect His image.

Q: Which of these attributes are present in your life? In which ones do you need to grow?

Q: What is the reward promised to the person with these attributes?

Q: How would having these attributes make you the salt and light to the world?

Read Matthew 5:13-16

As long as a candle burns brightly, you cannot see the char on the wick. Once it is extinguished, the black is obvious and ugly. Our lives are best seen when we allow Christ to be a light to the world. The ugliness is hidden by His beauty and we shine brightly, allowing Jesus to make sense.

Q: As the salt of the earth we inject ourselves into, not isolate ourselves from, what is decaying! What would it look like for you to inject yourself into the lives of people around you who have not yet said Yes to Jesus?

Q: What opportunities are you currently aware of in which you could show love to them?

Q: What should be the result of our good works according to this passage? (v.16)

For Further Study: Luke 4:20-21, 6:20-23, Isaiah 61:1

Additionally check out The Bible Recap on Matthew 5-7