Spoken blessings are powerful. All throughout the Bible, we read stories of people's lives and lineages being radically shaped by a blessing spoken over them. So it's no surprise that Jesus took time in the Sermon on the Mount--one of his most powerful teachings--to speak blessings (the Beatitudes) and call God's favor upon his followers, including those whom the religious elite might deem unworthy or outsiders. Learn why, even though we face difficulties in this life, we have the ultimate blessing as members of God's kingdom. Topics in this 7-week study include: Session 1: The Poor in Spirit Session 2: Those Who Mourn Session 3: The Meek Session 4: The Righteous and Merciful Session 5: The Pure in Heart Session 6: The Peacemakers Session 7: The Persecuted This leader's guide includes reproducible handouts for students. Dialog: Youth are topical and biblical small group studies that help facilitate meaningful conversation among students. Each 7-week study explores a subject significant to the story of God and relevant to the lives of students. Dialog: Youth creates community. So let's talk.
