The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/?version=NRSV.
[00:00:45] First Reading - Micah 6:1-8
[00:02:36] Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
[00:05:29] Gospel Reading - Matthew 5:1-13
[00:06:55] Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:00:00] Blessing and Dismissal
Questions for reflection on Matthew 5:1-12:
- What is the Kingdom of God?
- In what way are those mentioned in the Beatitudes “blessed? For example, Why would someone in mourning or someone who is not very gifted or talented in spiritual things be considered “blessed?
- If you were to make up a new beatitude what might it be?
- Why might have this list shocked people in Jesus’ day?
- How does your life relate to the Kingdom of God?
