
January 5 & January 8, 2023
Matthew 5:1-3 (ESV)
2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Isaiah 61:1-2 (ESV)
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;
Matthew 5:4 (ESV)
Psalm 77:1-2 (ESV)
2 Corinthians 7:10 (ESV)
For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death,
Matthew 23:37 (ESV)
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!
Questions & Application
These questions can be used for personal study and/or in a Small Group format. We’d love to hear how you are putting them to use, so let us know at smallgroups@manna.church!
- Why is “becoming” foundational to actioning our faith-walk?
- Blessed means happiness or wholeness. How might you contrast the biblical definitions of these and how the world might view these traits?
- Read 2 Corinthians 12:9. Why does humility invite God’s grace?
- Think about what it means to be humble. What challenges you the most in keeping a humble heart?
- Read 2 Corinthians 7:10. How does God comfort you when He deals with your sin?
