Today is a rest and reflection day. No studying on Galatians. Get out and have fun, work in the garden, see a movie, read something for pleasure, etc. Enjoy.
Today is the last day of our journey through the Sermon on the Mount. You’ve spent almost 2 months reading and reflecting on the most important teachings of the most important person to walk the earth. Now is your chance to reflect on the big picture:
- What are some of the most important lessons you took from this?
- How did this change your perception of Jesus and his teachings?
- How will The Sermon on the Mount affect your practice of Christian faith from here on?
- Find someone to partner with and share your reflections. Talk about how you can help each other continue your journey of following Christ.
Read Matthew 7:7-12 and do the following exercises:
- “If, then, you who are evil know how to give good gifts, how much more will God in heaven give you good gifts?” For some this this is the hardest lesson of all: believing that God will give us what is truly good in life. Take some time to be honest with yourself – what is keeping you from believing that God is truly good and trustworthy?
- Are your deepest beliefs determined by your experiences of life, or by scripture, or something else?
- How does our truest, deepest concept of God determine the way in which we treat others?
- If someone were given the task of determining your beliefs about God based solely on how you treat the poorest among us, the richest among us, and your enemies – what conclusion would they come to?
- What is your prayer after reading this lesson?
Reflection day. Take time today to consider what you’ve been reading and studying all week.
Reflection day. Take time today to consider what you’ve been reading and studying all week.
