Online Midweek Study

For our Midweek Study, we are discussing the book, Blessed to Follow: The Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship by Martha E. Stortz.

In Matthew's Gospel, the Sermon on the Mount inaugurates Jesus' public ministry, and the first word out of Jesus' mouth is 'blessed'. He repeats this word throughout his first sermon. Jesus calls his disciples by blessing them. As he speaks, he introduces himself to us and introduces disciples to themselves, for the Beatitudes offer a character sketch of who disciples will become if they follow him.  

Here is the schedule.

• May 5  Chapter 3: The Country of Mourning
• May 12  Chapter 4: Following with Tempered Strength
• May 19  Chapter 5: Follow Your Heart and Find the Heart of God
• May 26  Chapter 6: Mercy Made Real
• June 2  Chapter 7: Pure in Heart; Rich in Vision
• June 9  Chapter 8: Making Peace and Being Peace
• June 16  Chapter 9: Blessings in the Midst of Suffering