Jesus Manifesto for a Blessed Life

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1. When Jesus speaks, He does so with supreme authority. How should that affect our relationship to Him and His Word?
2. Why should it be a delightful submission?
3. There are two bodies of people in the context of the sermon on the Mount, the crowds and the disciples. Who, essentially, is this sermon addressing? Why does that matter? Matthew 5:1,2
4. Are there two kinds of disciples according to Jesus? If there are, to which one is Jesus speaking to? If not, what are the implications for every person who claims to be a Christian?
5. I said that this sermon is Jesus Manifesto for a blessed life. Overall, would you say that the church agrees? Matthew 5:3a
6. Look at Galatians 3:10. It is speaking about the Jewish commitment to Law as essential to be a Christian, whereas Paul says that firstly, the Law reveals how completely desperate we are since we break them all! I say that the principle can also be applied to the world (Read Romans 1:18-32). What are the implications of that?
7. The Beatitudes (5:3-12) describe the Christians life. Write out a single sentence for each one in your own words.
8. How is it possible to rejoice and be glad in the midst of suffering? Matthew 5:12
9. What is the ultimate purpose of being salt and light in the world? Matthew 5:13-16, especially v 16
10. A disciple loves Gods Word. What fills the disciple with that confidence? Matthew 5:17-19
11. We talked at length about the righteousness of the Pharisees and Christian righteousness. The first is earned, the latter is a total gift. So, in what way does Christian righteousness surpass the other? Matthew 5:20
12. There are two different way to live life. An imposter righteousness and Christian righteousness. How is that seen in the following?

Anger: 5:21-26 = Lust: 5:27-30 =

Divorce: 5:31-32 = Authenticity: 5:33-37 =

Revenge: 5:38-42 = Non-believer: 5:43-47 =

Aim in Life: 5:48 =

13. Pleasing and enjoying the Heavenly Father is the supreme motivation to believe Jesus Manifesto. How is that understood in the following?

Living for His pleasure 6:1-4 =

Praying from the secret place 4:5-15 =

Fasting from the secret place 5:16-18 =

Heavenly Treasure 6:19-21 =

Being Single in our Devotion 6:22-23 =

A Passion for Just one master 6:24 =

14. Psalm 1 could be the OT version of the ideas behind Jesus sermon on the Mount. Read it, and answer why that might be so.
15. We are always called to decision. What will this mean for us today?