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Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection:\\xa0

Read Matthew 5: 1-12 \\u2013 The Beatitudes.

1.\\xa0Read Matthew 5: 4.\\xa0What are your initial thoughts about this passage?

2. When you really think about the word\\xa0\\u201cmourn\\u201d\\xa0how does it make you feel? Have you ever realized that Jesus is giving you permission to mourn? Does that change your thoughts about mourning?

3. Pastor Diane spoke about\\xa0\\u201ccoping mechanisms.\\u201d\\xa0Are you able to mourn your hurts and pains or do you isolate and keep all your emotions hidden? Are you aware of your own\\xa0\\u201ccoping mechanisms\\u201d?\\xa0If so, what are they? Are they healthy coping skills or not?

4. In this study, Chandler asks the question,\\xa0\\u201cWhy would mourning be a Kingdom to come? What is the Kingdom to come? What about the Kingdom we\\u2019re in right now? What things take place in the Kingdom right now that might instill mourning?

5. What is your relationship with Jesus Christ? Pastor Diane spoke about\\xa0\\u201cmourning your sins\\u201d\\xa0and how that can bring you closer to Jesus. Is that something you\\u2019ve experienced? Is that something you need to work on?

6. Chandler described this statement,\\xa0\\u201cConviction is an invitation to a better life...not condemnation.\\u201d\\xa0What does this statement mean to you? How does the Holy Spirit convict you when you sin?

7. Pastor Diane shared three signs that Chandler had described as a means for mourning the Kingdom to Come. If you follow these signs...do you think your outlook on mourning will take on a different look? If so, how?

Prayer for the Week:

Precious Jesus, you shared with us on the Sermon on the Mount the ever powerful Beatitudes. You have told us\\xa0\\u201cBlessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.\\u201d\\xa0Lord, we are in mourning; please send us your comfort now. Wrap your loving arms around us and hold us tight. We would ask that you please send your angels of mercy to be upon us and shower us with your love and a peace that passes all understanding. We are trusting in You, almighty Lord. Amen.