
Matthew 5:1-12ESV
WHAT IS A BLESSING?
"A blessing is the projection of good into the life of another." (Dallas Willard)
Genesis 1:28
1. God blesses those who their complete dependence on God.
2. God blesses those who honestly see their for God and have sorrow for their sin.
3. God blesses those who Him, commit their way to Him, and wait on Him.
4. God blesses those who have a longing and to be more like Jesus.
The Asbury Chapel Message at onset of Asbury Rivival 2023
When We Experienced Revival (From A Reformed Perspective) — Tim Keller & Don Carson
SCRIPTURE: Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.
Read Matthew 5:1-12
Read Genesis 1:28
Read Philippians 2:5
OBSERVATION: What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you.
APPLICATION: Personalize what you have read, by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today.
PRAYER:This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or even a prayer for a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two-way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.
Discusion Question
1. Do I/we exibit complete dependency on God?
2. Do I/we exibit sorrow for my/our sin…enough to quit?
3. Do I/we exibit humility before God and others?
4. Do I/we exibit hunger and thirst to be like Jesus?