Blessed are those who Mourn

Matthew 5:4

“Mourn” - to lament, grieve, feel deep sorrow

What the Bible says about Mourning (Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17, Jeremiah 13:17, Isaiah 53:3, 2 Cor. 12:21, Romans 7:24, Romans 8:22-23, Rev. 21:4)

What Prevents Us:
- A Culture of Distraction
- A Culture of Self-Esteem

Godly Sorrow VS Worldly Sorrow (2 Cor. 7:10-11)

Worldly Sorrow:
- Sorry about the result
- Sorry for how it affects me
- No personal ownership

Godly Sorrow:
- Very strong reaction
- Sorry for the sin itself
- A heart of grateful repentance

It’s Christ Who Comforts Us (Rom. 7:25, Rev. 19:9)

Discussion Questions

1. We all deal with personal sorrow from time to time. Think of how you sought comfort. When grieving a loss, how do the following scriptures help to ease our pain? 1)Matthew 5:4. 2)Psalm 34:18. 3)Psalm 51:17.
2. Living in a culture of distraction and self importance, are we able to see a difference between Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow? In what ways? Refer to 2 Corinthians 7:10-11.
3. Read Isaiah 53:3. How does this verse help us to understand the concept of Jesus as a suffering servant?
4. Are unbelievers sorrowful for wrong doing, or only if it produces adverse results? If so, how is this attitude different for the Christ follower?
5. Read Romans 7:24, Romans 8:22-23. What attitude does a Christ follower have towards his/her own sin? Continue to Revelations 19:9 & 21:4 to discuss how God comforts the believer.