The Beatitudes: The Character Of The Citizens Of Heaven
Classes
Class 1: Blessed Are
The class explores the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew, emphasizing the character of true discipleship and the importance of following Christ's teachings. It highlights the contrast between those who merely seek miracles and those who are willing to make sacrifices to learn and practice Christ's teachings.
Class 2: The Poor in Spirit
The class explores the first beatitude from Matthew 5:3, focusing on the concept of being poor in spirit, which involves humility and recognizing one's spiritual inadequacies before God. The class emphasizes the importance of this quality for discipleship and attaining the character of citizens of heaven.
Class 3: The Mourners and the Meek
The class explores the second Beatitude from Matthew 5, focusing on mourning over sins and the comfort found in Christ's sacrifice. It emphasizes the need for genuine repentance and the promise of forgiveness, linking this to the concept of meekness and inheriting the earth.
Class 4: The Hungry, Thirsty, and Merciful
The class explores the fourth and fifth beatitudes from Matthew 5, focusing on hungering and thirsting after righteousness and the importance of showing mercy. It emphasizes the continuous pursuit of righteousness and the need to forgive others as God forgives us.
Class 5: The Pure in Heart and the Peacemakers
The class explores the sixth and seventh Beatitudes from Matthew 5, focusing on purity of heart and peacemaking. It emphasizes the importance of single-minded devotion to God and the necessity of righteousness before achieving peace, encouraging followers to bring others to God's oneness.
Class 6: Exhortation - Blessed are Thou Among Women - Mary in the Beatitudes
The class explores Mary's faith and character as depicted in the Beatitudes, focusing on her role as the mother of Jesus and her unwavering trust in God's plan. It emphasizes the importance of humility, faith, and obedience in developing godly character.