The DIALOG SERIES offers Bible-based, life-related studies for small groups, Sunday school classes, or personal discoveries. Each 7-week study is written by qualified and thought-provoking Christian thinkers to promote community and growth in Christ. A separate Facilitator's Guide is available for teachers and group facilitators. Do you look at the Beatitudes as a list of different kinds of Christians with different strengths? Many people do. Yet in this scripture, Jesus actually paints a consistent portrait of citizens of the Kingdom who are:
utterly dependent on God
repentant
humble
driven by the desire for righteousness
merciful
pure in motives and intent
actively seeking peace and justice
Discover why those who live as described in the Beatitudes are likely to find themselves both at odds with, and misunderstood by cultures built on radically different assumptions.