Point 1: Blessed are the poor in spirit
Point 2: Blessed are those who mourn
Point 3: Blessed are the meek
Questions:
How does the promise “theirs is the kingdom of heaven” guard against despair when we truly see our spiritual bankruptcy?
What is the difference between merely admitting sin and truly mourning over sin?
How does the promise of comfort keep Christian mourning from becoming hopeless or self-loathing?
How does meekness differ from passivity, weakness, or being a doormat?
Why does a right view of ourselves before God lead to gentleness toward others?
Which of the first three Beatitudes do you find most challenging right now—and why?