Beatitudes Life Application Questions

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If you have connected for any amount of time with The BSB method, you’ll know how important we feel asking questions is. In light of that, here are some meditation/life application questions on the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Jesus says each beatitude is a blessing and the key to ultimate joy.

Feel free to comment and suggest your own questions. We also have a pdf version of these questions for download at the bottom of this post.

The Beatitudes Life Application Questions

Matthew 5

2And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3″Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”

  • Did I rely on Jesus today to keep me in right relationship with God, or were there moments I thought I was doing it in my own strength or doing God a favor by serving Him?

4″Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

  • Did I spend any time in confession and repentance of my sin today?
  • Was I honestly sorry for offending God?

5″Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

  • Did I flaunt my position or authority today for selfish gain?
  • Did I speak of myself too highly or exaggerate my role or function?
  • Was I patient, longsuffering, and gentle, or was I belligerent and impatient?

6″Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”

  • Did I thank Christ that He was my only way to God today?
  • Did I live in right relationship with others?
  • Did I live in right relationship with the world as a steward of God?

7″Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”

  • Did I do anything to make anyone’s life better today?
  • Did I help or bless anyone in a tangible way?
  • Did I encourage anyone who was hurting or downtrodden today?
  • Were my eyes even open to seek such opportunities or was I too self-absorbed?

8″Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

  • Did I pursue Spirit-empowered holiness and obedience today?
  • Was there any duplicity of behavior in my life today or was the way I acted consistently honoring to Christ?
  • Were my affections and thoughts centered on Jesus throughout the day? 
  • Would I have acted differently if my “church friends” had been around?
  • Did my thought life reflect that Christ lives in me?

9″Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

  • Did I leave a conflict unresolved?
  • Was there any conflict I unnecessarily caused?
  • Was there any conflict or injustice that I should have acted upon but avoided?

10″Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

  • Did I live my life so radically for Christ that I was noticeably different from others?
  • Were there any attitudes or behaviors that would have made people say, “He’s no different than me,” or did I exhibit a Spirit-empowered life that is being transformed to Christ’s image?
  • Was I persecuted or ridiculed for my faith?
  • Am I experiencing Christ more through any suffering?

Download the questions as a PDF below.

The Beatitudes Life Application Questions.pdf

Copyright 2020. Bible Study Breakout – Jordan P. Fowler
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