Blessed: Be Before Do
Part of Blessed—Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg
January 4, 2023

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Blessed: Be Before Do
January 5 & January 8, 2023





Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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;




Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 (ESV)




I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me. In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted.
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!



  1. Why is “becoming” foundational to actioning our faith-walk?

  2. Blessed means happiness or wholeness. How might you contrast the biblical definitions of these and how the world might view these traits?

  3. Read 2 Corinthians 12:9. Why does humility invite God’s grace?

  4. Think about what it means to be humble. What challenges you the most in keeping a humble heart?
  5. Read 2 Corinthians 7:10. How does God comfort you when He deals with your sin?
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