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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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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, Dr. Blomberg guides students through a study of the first four beatitudes. You will explore who Jesus was referring to in each of these beatitudes and what His promised blessings mean for them.

Lesson Objectives

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

  • Explain what the first four beatitudes have in common.
  • Describe the characteristics of each of the groups of people mentioned in the first four beatitudes.
  • Explain the meaning of the blessing promised to each of these groups of people.
  • Identify how these beatitudes echo Old Testament passages.

Personal Reflection

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Choose one of the beatitudes discussed in this lesson and reflect on your understanding of it. How does this understanding impact your life?