It is our great privilege to examine the principles Christ taught in the Sermon on the Mount, which are often referred to as the beatitudes, this coming week. The Bible Dictionary provides the following insight: Beatitudes. Name given to certain declarations of blessedness in the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:3–11, cf. Luke 6:20–22). They describe certain elements that go to form the refined and spiritual character, and all of which will be present whenever that character exists in its perfection. Rather than being isolated statements, the Beatitudes are interrelated and progressive in their arrangement. A more comprehensive and accurate listing is found in 3 Ne. 12 and JST Matt. 5, where a greater spiritual emphasis is given.I found a really lovely talk titled, "The Christ-Focused Beatitudes" which was given by Robert E. Wells. I highly recommend that you take a moment and read his address. It has given me an entirely new perspective on the Beatitudes. I will reference his talk in our discussion on Sunday, but I can promise you that your own preparation and time given to pondering the principles taught by the Savior will be worth your time.
Matthew 5
• How can Latter-day Saints be “the light of the world”? (Matthew 5:14; see also verse Matthew 5:16).
• How are the Savior’s teachings in Matthew 5:22–24, 28, 34–37, 39–40, and Matthew 5:44–48 higher laws than the laws mentioned in Matthew 5:21, 27, 33, 38, and Matthew 5:43?
• How do the teachings in the Sermon on the Mount help us “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him”? (Moroni 10:32).
Suggestion for Family Discussion
On a chalkboard, poster board, or piece of paper, write the following statement (or another statement that might be more applicable to family members): The teachings in the Sermon on the Mount can help me at school. Ask family members to read a few passages in Matthew 5 and discuss how those passages relate to the statement you have written.
Scripture Chain: Perfection through the Atonement of Jesus Christ
Matthew 5:48
Ether 12:27
Moroni 10:32–33
D&C 76:68–70
Conclusion: The teachings in the Sermon on the Mount help us “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him” (Moroni 10:32).
Matthew 5
• How can Latter-day Saints be “the light of the world”? (Matthew 5:14; see also verse Matthew 5:16).
• How are the Savior’s teachings in Matthew 5:22–24, 28, 34–37, 39–40, and Matthew 5:44–48 higher laws than the laws mentioned in Matthew 5:21, 27, 33, 38, and Matthew 5:43?
• How do the teachings in the Sermon on the Mount help us “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him”? (Moroni 10:32).
Suggestion for Family Discussion
On a chalkboard, poster board, or piece of paper, write the following statement (or another statement that might be more applicable to family members): The teachings in the Sermon on the Mount can help me at school. Ask family members to read a few passages in Matthew 5 and discuss how those passages relate to the statement you have written.
Scripture Chain: Perfection through the Atonement of Jesus Christ
Matthew 5:48
Ether 12:27
Moroni 10:32–33
D&C 76:68–70
Conclusion: The teachings in the Sermon on the Mount help us “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him” (Moroni 10:32).
1 comment:
Abbie - I have enjoyed your lessons, your blog, your thoughts. Thank you so much for taking the time to do so much preparation. I will miss your wonderful lessons. Hope you guys are enjoying your new place! We miss your cute family.
Love, The Bywater's
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