"Blessed are the merciful..."

We're continuing our series on the Beatitudes, tonight being:

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (5:7)

Some questions to think about:

(1) What does it mean to be "merciful?"

(2) What sort of attitude is Jesus teaching us to have?

(3) What does being "merciful" look like in my everyday life?

(4) What sort of grudges or frustrations exists that may be holding me back from the life God wants for me?

"Blessed are the hungry & thirsty..."

Last week, Luke Cymbal spoke a message on what it is to be meek. He shared with us that meekness, by definition, is simply demonstrating humility in our actions towards others. By being meek (or humble), we demonstrate that we are people who recognize their need for God and His provision. We realize that we are nothing without God and must depend on Him daily.

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Tonight, our very own Rei Pizarro will be sharing about his recent trip to the Dominican Republic. Rei is a volunteer through Compassion International, an organization that is committed to providing basic life necessities to children and families in need while sharing the truth of Jesus.

Wednesday Night Live! meets tonight at 6:30PM!

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What does "meek" even mean, anyway?

For the past few weeks we've been studying the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). Last week we talked about the mourning and discovered that they are those people who recognize their mistakes and faults, seek forgiveness, and turn to Jesus to be comforted. We unpacked the truth that the Cross is no longer just a symbol of His death, but our hope and life. Through Jesus and the Cross, we can be forgiven and be comforted.

Tonight, Luke Cymbal will be sharing with us the next Beatitude:

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." (Mt. 5:5)

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We'll also discuss the intended reasons behind our study. Some questions to think about in regards to the background are:

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(1) Who was Jesus teaching? In respect to their ethnicity, what sort of things would they be wanting to know from Jesus?

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(2) Why are the Beatitudes important, anyway? What's the big deal?

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(3) How should they affect our lives for the better? What changes should be made?

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(4) Can I see the Beatitudes demonstrated in my life and the life of others?

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Don't forget! Wednesday Night Live! meets

TONIGHT at 6:30PM!

"Blessed are those who mourn..."

Last week, we touched on the first Beatitude and came to the conclusion that to be "poor in spirit" means to simply recognize that we don't have what it takes within ourselves to please God. We all make mistakes, live unperfect lives, and need to depend on God for everything. He is the source of all our eyes can see, including our very own lives. And He is the source of salvation, giving us a second chance to being in relationship with Him through Jesus. Being "poor in spirit" simply means to remember that we must constantly depend on God!

Tonight we'll be looking into the second Beatitude Jesus teaches:

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
(Matthew 5:4)

Some questions to consider:

(1) What does it mean to "mourn" and what does that look like in everyday life?

(2) What are they mourning about, anyway?

(3) What should my attitude be as a result?

Wednesday Night Live! meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30PM in the Youth Room. See you there!

Don't Give Me that Beatitude!!!

We're starting a series on the Beatitudes, trying to discover what Jesus really meant and how they should affect our lives today. Found in Matthew 5, tonight will focus on the first...

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3).

Some questions to consider are:

(1) Who are the "poor in spirit" and what does that mean?

(2) What does it teach me about myself, my relationship with others, and with God?

(3) Am I living as one who is "poor in spirit"? If not, why?


Wednesday Night Live! meets tonight at 6:30PM in the youth room! See you there!