Blessed: BECOMING like Jesus
Part of Blessed—Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg
January 19, 2023

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Blessed: BECOMING like Jesus
January 19 & 22, 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:

Matthew 5:1-2 (ESV)


Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Matthew 5:7 (ESV)


BECOMING like Jesus


And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not
sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Matthew 9:10-13 (ESV)


To live IN that mercy, we live FROM that mercy.


*Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. *

Matthew 5:8 (ESV)

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.

Psalm 24:3-6 (ESV)


When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Matthew 8:1-3 (ESV)



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. What would you say the difference is between becoming a better you and becoming more like Jesus?

  2. What is mercy? What does it look like to be merciful?

  3. Reflect on the mercy of God in your life. How might awareness of this affect how you live?

  4. Read Psalm 25:3-6. What is purity, and why is it important to God? How does Jesus help you stay focused on Him when impurity (anything not of Him) pops up?

  5. We all need the transformation of Jesus in our lives. In what area, specifically, do you need that transformation?