1.  If our attitude and behaviour are characterized by the “blessed“ statements in Matthew 5:3-9, why can we expect to be persecuted? Is this normal or abnormal?2.  Why should you feel blessed if persecuted? What should you be asking yourself if you have never been mocked or persecuted?3.  Jesus often uses word pictures and elements of daily ancient life to illustrate his teachings. Why did he choose salt to characterize our daily interaction?4.  Read John [...]