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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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In this lesson, Dr. Blomberg discusses the verb tense used in the second half of each of these beatitudes. What did you learn from this exploration of the verb tenses? Did this shed any new light on your understanding of these beatitudes? Explain.
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I think that he is being sure as readers we understand the difference between has and yet to come! 🙂 Jesus has walked on the earth among the living and He is returning!
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Dr. Blomberg directed attention to the shift from present tense in the first half of each of these beatitudes (Blessed ARE…) to future tense in the second half (for they WILL BE…). This reinforces the “now and not yet” nature of the kingdom he is proclaiming. There is some fulfillment in the present, and comfort in the certainty of the promise’s fulfillment. It reminds me of the concept that the eternal life we receive in Jesus isn’t just something that starts after death. We HAVE eternal life now–that we will fully experience after death.
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Reminded that present tense is that Jesus has come and future tense references his return. The beattitudes reference both as well.
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As an English Literature major, and a Spanish language teacher, I have long understood the importance of verb tense in teaching and in interpreting information when I a learning. I love how Dr. Blomberg is using verb tense in the discussion of the Beatitudes to enhance our understanding of what was, what is and what will be.
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The verb tense starts in present tense, then shifts to the future. This may prove the idea that the latter beatitudes are meant to be fulfilled in the future; however, we must pay attention to them all, as present tense are meant to be fulfilled now and the future could mean that what Jesus promised has started, but has not been completely fulfilled yet and perhaps won’t until his second coming.