Purity of heart is a mark of believers in Christ. What does Jesus mean by "purity of heart?" How does this harmonize with the entire catalogue of Beatitudes? How is this purity of heart both a present reality, a growing reality, and a future hope? 

Why is mercy is standard mark of the believer in Christ? What does it mean that the believer is to be merciful? How does mercy relate to the other Beatitudes? How do we cultivate mercy in our lives where we find ourselves lacking? 

In this session, we will examine what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. We will look within the Sermon on the Mount itself and consider what Scripture as a whole says about the truth of this next Beatitude. 

What does "meek" mean? How are believers to live in light of Christ's meekness? What does Jesus mean when he says the meek shall inherit the earth? In what ways are we blessed both now and forever?

"Blessed" and "comforted" have the first and final word over those who mourn. How can this be? What does Jesus mean by mourning? What are Scriptural examples of what it means to mourn over our sin? 

What does it mean to be poor in spirit? What does it not mean? What are Scriptural examples of what it means to be poor in spirit? What does Jesus mean by calling us blessed? What is the kingdom heaven? 

How do the Beatitudes shape and define the Christian life? How are we to read the Kingdom truths given by the King? 

In this introduction to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we explore the themes, tension, and grace that innundate this 2,000 year old masterpiece.

After the healing at the pool of Bethesda, Jesus makes radical claims as to his relationship with the Father. This draws the rage of many in the crowd. What is it about Jesus' words that create such tension? 

How does Jesus' interaction with the man at the pool of Bethesda continue the flow of John's narrative, while providing the groundwork for his discourse with the religious leaders in chapter 5? What can we learn about the nature of the relationship between the Father and the Son?