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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 is important to know who inherits the Kingdom of God. Many want to know the qualifications and are afraid they will never be enough, which when you are rich and well-established in society, are the least of your worries.
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They were for all mankind to hear.
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It is important to understand that Jesus’ teachings are meant for all people, the Sermon on the Mount is a mandate for people in community (believers) – the church.
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The right interpretation is helped by understanding who He was/is speaking to. It supports today’s students of Jesus and His Word in knowing how to apply it to their daily lives.
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It was meant for follower’s of Jesus. We can’t say we didn’t know about these expectations, or that they are too lofty for us to meet. We can’t say this doesn’t apply to us.
