LightHouse Matthew 5:4-6

Here's the talk outline and the questions we'll be using as we look at Matthew 5v4-6.

Matthew 5:4-6 ‘Marks of the Kings People: they recognise their need of grace.’

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1. A Right Perspective on Sin

Isaiah 61



John 11:35

Luke 19:41-44

Hebrews 5:7




2. A Focus on Edification not Self Justification
What does the word meek mean?

Zephaniah 3:12

Psalm 37:11


Philippians 2:5-11




3. A Growing Longing for Righteousness

Psalm 42:2


Psalm 107:9


Isaiah 55:1



What is righteousness?


For Discussion
a. Do we mourn over our sin? Why or why not? Is there such a thing as an unhealthy mourning over sin?
b. How will being meek bring us into conflict with a materialistic world?
c. How will hungering and thirsting after righteousness be seen? How will it be satisfied