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Q6: Reread all of Matthew 5. Jesus is preparing our hearts through self-reflection, staying humble, and realizing we all are far from perfect so that we can accept the good news that is to come. How has the Holy Spirit convicted you or prompted obedience in your life as we go through Matthew 5?

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Q5: What is your response to Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:48?

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Q4: In Matthew 5:38-48, what does Jesus teach about responding to evil and your enemies? How do Jesus’ commands stand in stark contrast to the ways of the world? What relationship in your life would change if you obeyed Jesus’ words?

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Q3: What is the point Jesus is trying to make when he is talks about taking oaths in verses 33-37 of Matthew 5?

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Q2: Read also Mark 10:1-12. What did Jesus say about divorce?

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Q1: In what ways did Jesus expand the definition of adultery in Matthew 5:27-28? To avoid our whole self from being thrown into hell, is it meant to literally tear out your eye or cut off your arm? Why or why not?

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Hello All! Welcome to the #FediverseBibleStudy This week, we are going to read Matthew 5:17-48. There are a lot of questions that can be raised while reading Matthew 5, especially if you are a new believer or are just curious about what Jesus is saying. Because of this, we will go slow thru Matthew 5.

Matthew 5 is the start of The Sermon on the Mount, which is the most famous sermon Jesus gave.

Answer the questions you want to answer, skip the ones you don't want to answer. To participate, just simply reply to the question posts with your answer or input and include the following hashtags: #FediverseBibleStudy #FediverseBibleStudyMatthew5 #SermonOnTheMount

Just a quick tip, it is okay to jot notes down next to the text in your bible so the future-you can review the next time you are reading Matthew. If you prefer a digital version of the bible, here are a few free downloads or online resources:

https://remarkablebible.com

https://openbible.com/pdfs.htm

https://www.easyenglish.bible

https://www.blueletterbible.org

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Q5: How is God leading you to apply Matthew 5:21-26 to your relationships?

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Q4: What priority did Jesus establish in verses 23-26?

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Q3: In what ways did Jesus expand the concept of murder in verses 21-22?

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Q2: Why must God-pleasing righteousness be different from that of the Pharisees and teachers of the law?

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Q1: The “Law and Prophets” refer to the entire Old Testament. How does Jesus’ attitude toward the Old Testament compare with your attitude towards the Old Testament?

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✝️ This concludes Matthew 5:8-16. Please continue the conversations throughout the week and we'll continue in Matthew 5 on Tuesday, 4/18/2023. 😀

Jesus is truly life changing. After reading the Beatitudes, whether it is the first time or the latest time, I pray that it influences your character and influences how we go out into the world online and in our daily interactions. Let's be the salt and the light.

If you would like to add any additional thoughts about Matthew 5, you are welcome to reply to this message.

See you next week!!

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Q6: How is light used, and what does it do? What are some ways Christians can be light?

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Q5: Referencing Matthew 5:13-16, How is salt used, and what does it do? How do Christians function as salt in the world?

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Q4: After reading verses Matthew 5:9-11, How do you respond to challenges, slander, or opposition that comes because you follow Christ?

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Q3: We are from many different parts of this world, what does it mean to be “persecuted because of righteousness”?

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Q2: Why are the “children of God” uniquely equipped to be peacemakers? (See 2 Corinthians 5:18-20.) What do you think the characteristics of a peacemaker are?

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Q1: How does being “pure in heart” help you “see God”?

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Hello All!
Welcome to the #FediverseBibleStudy

This week, we are going to read Matthew 5:8-16. It would be good to read from Matthew 5:1-11, since it is all meant to be read together.

The Beatitudes is the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, which is the most famous sermon Jesus gave.

Answer the questions you want to answer, skip the ones you don't want to answer.

To participate, just simply reply to the question posts with your answer or input and include the following hashtags: #FediverseBibleStudy #FediverseBibleStudyMatthew5 #TheBeatitudes #SermonOnTheMount

Just a quick tip, it is okay to jot notes down next to the text in your bible so the future-you can review the next time you are reading Matthew. If you prefer a digital version of the bible, here are a few free downloads or online resources:
https://remarkablebible.com
https://openbible.com/pdfs.htm
https://www.easyenglish.bible (@easyenglish_bible)
https://www.blueletterbible.org

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This concludes Matthew 5:1-7. Please continue the conversations throughout the week and we'll continue in Matthew 5 on Tuesday 4/11/2023.

If you would like to add any additional thoughts about Matthew 5:1-7, you are welcome to reply to this message. See you next week!!

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Q6: What is the relationship between receiving mercy and extending mercy?

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Q5: It says in Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they
will be satisfied. What does it mean to be righteous?

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Q4: What is your first assumption of what the word "meek" means? And then, what do you think Jesus meant by “the meek”?

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Q3: What causes you to mourn? Have you felt comfort in your mourning?

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Q2: What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"?

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Q1: According to The Beatitudes, what does it mean to be “blessed”?

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Hello All!
Welcome to the #FediverseBibleStudy

This week, we are going to read Matthew 5:1-7. It would be good to go ahead and read Matthew 5:1-11, since it is all meant to be read together. There are a lot of questions that can be raised while reading Matthew 5, especially if you are a new believer or are just curious about what Jesus is saying. Because of this, we will take our time going thru Matthew 5.

The Beatitudes is the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, which is the most famous sermon Jesus gave.

Answer the questions you want to answer, skip the ones you don't want to answer.

To participate, just simply reply to the question posts with your answer or input and include the following hashtags: #FediverseBibleStudy #FediverseBibleStudyMatthew5 #TheBeatitudes #SermonOnTheMount

Just a quick tip, it is okay to jot notes down next to the text in your bible so the future-you can review the next time you are reading Matthew. If you prefer a digital version of the bible, here are a few free downloads or online resources:
https://remarkablebible.com
https://openbible.com/pdfs.htm
https://www.easyenglish.bible (@easyenglish_bible)
https://www.blueletterbible.org

#BibleStudy #Christian #Jesus #JesusChrist #TheBeatitudes #SermonOnTheMount