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These nine studies will lead a group in reflection on each of the eight Beatitudes in turn, after opening with a brief study of the word ‘blessing.’
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This introductory lesson has three aims: to outline how the beatitudes should be read, to define the word ‘blessed’, and to identity a pattern in the eight beatitudes.
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This session explores Matthew 5:3, the first beatitude, 'Blessed are the poor in the spirit.'
4
This session explores Matthew 5:4, the second beatitude, 'Blessed are those who mourn.'
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This session explores Matthew 5:5, the third beatitude, 'Blessed are the meek.'
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This session explores Matthew 5:6, the fourth beatitude, 'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.'
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This session explores Matthew 5:7, the fifth beatitude, 'Blessed are the merciful.'
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This session explores Matthew 5:8, the sixth beatitude, 'Blessed are the pure in heart.'
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This session explores Matthew 5:9, the seventh beatitude, 'Blessed are the peacemakers.'
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This session explores Matthew 5:10, the eighth beatitude, 'Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness.'