The Beatitudes: Developing Spiritual Character

by John Stott, Dale Larsen (Contribution by), Sandy Larsen (Contribution by)

Overview

Study Scripture with John Stott

The beatitudes reveal to us eight qualities that bring God's blessing: meekness and mercy, poorness in spirit and purity of heart, mourning and hunger, peacemaking and persecution. Jesus highlighted these to offer both encouragement and instruction on living distinctly as his followers in a world with values much different from God's. As we study these qualities and integrate them into our lives, we will receive the blessing Jesus promised to his followers then and now.

John Stott was one of the world's leading and most-loved Bible teachers and preachers. In this newly updated Bible study guide you can explore Scripture under his guidance, enhancing your own in-depth study with insights gained from his years of immersion in God's Word.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830821716
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	06/02/2020
Series:	John Stott Bible Studies
Edition description:	Revised, Revised Edition
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	671,606
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

John Stott is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist and communicator of Scripture. His books have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages. He was honored by Time magazine in 2005 as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."

Dale and Sandy Larsen are writers living in Rochester, Minnesota. Together they have written more than thirty books and Bible studies, including the LifeGuide® Bible Studies Hosea, Images of Christ and Growing Older and Wiser.

Sandy Larsen is a writer living in Rochester, Minnesota. She and her husband, Dale, have written more than thirty books and Bible studies together including Living Your Legacy and more than ten LifeGuide® Bible studies. They have also coauthored eight N.T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides with Wright.

Table of Contents

Introducing the Beatitudes

1. Putting Our Trust in God - Matthew 5:3; Revelation 3:17-22
2. Repenting of Our Sins - Matthew 5:4; Romans 7:21-25
3. Learning Gentleness - Matthew 5:5; Psalm 37:1-11
4. Becoming Righteous - Matthew 5:6; Romans 9:30-10:4
5. Showing Mercy - Matthew 5:7; Matthew 18:21-35
6. Growing More Holy - Matthew 5:8; Psalm 24:1-6
7. Making Peace - Matthew 5:9; Ephesians 2:11-22
8. Rejoicing Through Persecution - Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 5:17-42

Guidelines for Leaders