In what we call the “sermon on the mount”, Jesus calls his followers salt and light for the world, and challenges us all to see the world in different way.
Worship this week:
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel
Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Adult Bible study and fellowship
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Devotions for this week: BEATITUDES
SHARE: What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding
Monday, Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm
Tuesday, Matthew 5:21-26, Concerning Anger
Wednesday, Matthew 5:27-32, Concerning Adultery and Divorce
Thursday, Matthew 5:33-42, Concerning Oaths and Retaliation
Friday, Matthew 5:43-48, Love for Enemies
Saturday, Matthew 6:1-6, Concerning Almsgiving
(Go to clergystuff.com/daily-devotions for devotions on the daily readings.)
TALK: Consider some of these ideas: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:6-9)
- How do the guidelines in Jesus’ sermon shape your community? Which are necessary today? Which have been adjusted to reflect the modern era? How can a community remain faithful to God’s laws?
- How has God blessed you? How do you think Jesus would describe you in your current state of life?
- For the littles: Jesus liked to teach people about God. What is your favorite thing to learn about?
PRAY: O Lord, your son came as the fulfillment of your law. Continue to lift up all who are oppressed in this world, that they might know your blessing and receive the joy you have promised. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
BLESS: May God bless you in whatever stage of life you are in. Amen.