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The Beatitudes of Jesus

  1. Lesson One
    The Context of the Beatitudes
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Major Approaches
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Reversals for the Unfortunate
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Rewards for the Virtuous
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Luke's Blessings and Woes
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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The Beatitudes of Jesus Major Approaches Overview and Objectives
Lesson 2, Activity 1

Overview and Objectives

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Lesson Overview

This lesson explores various approaches throughout history to the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount. Discover major teachings and beliefs and how they have evolved throughout the history of the church. At the end of this lesson, you should be able to explain how these interpretations will impact your study of the Beatitudes.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Describe major approaches throughout history to the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount, including who the teachings apply to, what they tell us about God’s kingdom, the meaning of the word blessed, and how the Beatitudes can be divided.
  • Explain Dr. Blomberg’s opinion on each of these approaches and why he holds his views.

Personal Reflection

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Prior to taking this lesson, had you given thoughtful consideration to who Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount was meant to apply to? Has anything changed in your thinking as a result of completing this lesson?