The Beatitudes
April 12, 2026 | Pastor Ryan Gilbert
Q&A: submit questions via Pew Tags
Text: Matthew 5:1-12
Three Contrasts
The World says: ___________________ yourself.
Jesus says: _______________________ yourself.
The World says: Satisfy your _____________________.
Jesus says: ___________________ what satisfies.
The World says: ___________ _______.
Jesus says: ____________________ _______.
Relevant Quotes
“The beatitudes serve to clarify Jesus’ fundamental message: the free availability of God’s rule and righteousness to all of humanity through reliance upon Jesus Himself…They do this simply by taking those who, from the human point of view, are regarded as most hopeless, most beyond all possibility of God’s blessing or even interest, and exhibiting them as enjoying God’s touch and abundant provision from the heavens.” -Dallas Willard
FBC 101
FBC 101 is the perfect way to learn more about who we are as a church, and about the church membership process. It is led by our Lead Pastor and Spiritual Formation Pastor, as well as several long-time members of our church.
Next Class: April 19th, 3-5pm in Peace Auditorium. Childcare provided for birth thru kinder. Older children and students are welcome to attend. More info: fbcuc.org/101
Discussion Questions
- What areas of your life are tempted to rely on yourself rather than on Christ? How does acknowledging your need for Him change your perspective?
- What are some things in your life that you’ve been seeking for happiness or fulfillment? How might your desires shift if you focused on hungering for righteousness and God’s will?
- How can we practice meekness in daily life—submitting our will to God—without confusing it with weakness or passivity?
- In what ways might following Christ put you at odds with cultural norms today? How can we rejoice and find blessedness even when faced with social or spiritual opposition?
- What practical steps can you take this week to cultivate a heart that belongs fully to Jesus?
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