How does Jesus’ interpretation of ‘blessing’ challenge our modern understanding of what it means to be blessed? How might this shift our perspective on life’s challenges?
In what ways do you find yourself ‘hungry and thirsty for righteousness,’ and how does this impact your daily life and decisions?
How does the story of the Samaritan woman at the well demonstrate Jesus’ radical approach to inclusion and revelation? What implications does this have for how we view outsiders in our faith communities?
How might our lives change if we truly embraced Jesus’ call to ‘do life in a totally new way,’ as mentioned in the sermon?
What does it mean to have ’empty hands’ before God, and why might this be a blessed state according to Jesus?
How does the contrast between Jesus Ben Sirach’s beatitudes and Jesus Christ’s beatitudes reveal different cultural and spiritual values? Which resonate more with you and why?
In what ways do you find it challenging to ‘leave this world, this kingdom behind, and reach and grab for God’s new,’ as the sermon suggests?
How does the concept of ‘living water’ that Jesus offers relate to our spiritual thirst and need for fulfillment?
What are some practical ways we can cultivate a hunger and thirst for righteousness in our lives, especially if we feel spiritually comfortable or complacent?
How does the idea that Jesus is ‘asking one thing, just one thing, and that is everything’ challenge our approach to faith and discipleship?
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