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Lesson OneThe Context of the Beatitudes3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoMajor Approaches3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeReversals for the Unfortunate3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourRewards for the Virtuous3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveLuke's Blessings and Woes3 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity1 Assessment
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Discussion Questions
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Why is it important to understand who Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount were meant to apply to?
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It was meant for all people. That’s important because it points to God’s order and design and links to his purpose to spread the Gospel to ends of the earth.
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It is important to remember that God is looking to turn all people into believers and thru him be Saved so it makes sense that Jesus is addressing all people in the Sermon on the Mount. His message continues to be meant for all.
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It is important to understand that it is meant to apply to everyone, not just a certain select group of people like the disciples. There were all different people listening to her Sermon on the Mount, which further supports that belief.
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It is a hermeneutical principle that, if we know whom a book/passage of Scripture was originally written to, and what their context was, then we can better interpret that book/passage. This is true for the Sermon on the Mount too. Moreover, with good interpretation, we can decide whether this would apply to us today, and how and to what extent it applies. Scripture is given to us ultimately for application, not accumulation of knowledge, so we have to grapple with this issue of application eventually when we read the Sermon.
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This is important because Jesus was addressing people who were intent on following His teachings. It is important to know that those “blessings” aren’t intended for those who would isolate themselves (monks or nuns for example); but for everyone.