Core Questions
1. What part of tonight’s teaching stood out to you most — and why?
2. When you think about your current life rhythms, who or what do you listen to most when deciding how life should work?
3. Jesus speaks as someone who knows how life works. Where do you find it hardest to actually trust His way instead of your own instincts?
4. When you hear the word “blessed,” what comes to mind first? How does Jesus’ definition compare to yours?
5. Which of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–12) feels most surprising, uncomfortable, or encouraging to you right now?
Deeper Dive Questions
6. Where have you felt pressure to earn, prove, or perform spiritually — rather than receive what God is offering?
7. Jesus says the kingdom belongs to the poor in spirit. What do you think it looks like to be honest with God about your limits?
8. How have you personally measured a “good” or “successful” life up to this point? Where might that definition be shifting?
9. The teaching suggested that blessing is about nearness, not ease. How does that challenge the way you interpret hardship or stress?
10. What do you think it would look like to listen to Jesus as a guide for real life — not just an inspiration?
11. Where do you sense Jesus inviting you to slow down, pay attention, or be more honest in this season?
12. What makes it difficult for you to admit where you really are — spiritually, emotionally, or relationally?
Next Step Questions
13. If becoming starts with honesty, what’s one area of your life where you want to stop pretending and start telling the truth?
14. What is one small way you could practice listening to Jesus this week — not perfectly, just intentionally?
15. Who could you invite to walk with you as you learn this way of life together?
