Focus Scripture

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” —Matthew 5:33-34 (ESV)

Bible Engagement: Week 28, Gospels/Life of Jesus

Tier 1: Matthew 5 Start of Sermon on the Mount
Tier 2: Matthew 5-7
Tier 3: Matthew 5-7; Luke 6

Tier 1 Questions

1. Matthew 5:3-11 are called the Beatitudes because each starts with the word
   Reveal Answer
   . Notice that the beginning of each verse is a quality of people who follow Jesus, and the second half describes how God blessed them.
2. Jesus described the disciples as
   Reveal Answer
   and
   Reveal Answer
   . (Matthew 5:13-14) What did He say is the purpose of shining the light? (Matthew 5:16)
   

3. Which topics did Jesus address with the phrase “You have heard that it was said…” ?
   

• What theme was Jesus trying to highlight?

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. Matthew 5:3-11 are called the Beatitudes because each starts with the word
   Reveal Answer
   . Notice that the beginning of each verse is a quality of people who follow Jesus, and the second half describes how God blessed them.
2. Jesus described the disciples as
   Reveal Answer
   and
   Reveal Answer
   . (Matthew 5:13-14) What did He say is the purpose of shining the light? (Matthew 5:16)
   

3. Which topics did Jesus address with the phrase “You have heard that it was said…” ?
   

• What theme was Jesus trying to highlight?

• What are His followers to do instead?

Application

1. What are some behaviors of believers from today’s Scripture that challenged your heart today? Ask God in prayer to help you respond and live more like His child.