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Happy Are The Humble Matthew 5:5; Isaiah 66:1-2. Craig Groeschel. C. S. Lewis. Submit to a Higher Power Happy Are The Meek (Matthew 5:5) The Person Who Receives The Approval of God (Isaiah 66:1-2). DISCUSSION GUIDE. 1. Who will be blessed? (Matthew 5:5)
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Happy Are The Humble Matthew 5:5; Isaiah 66:1-2
Submit to a Higher Power • Happy Are The Meek (Matthew 5:5) • The Person Who Receives The Approval of God (Isaiah 66:1-2)
DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. Who will be blessed? (Matthew 5:5) Jesus says that the meek will be blessed.
DISCUSSION GUIDE • How does the world define “meek?” What is the biblical meaning of “meek?”
DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. How can someone cultivate meekness in his/her life?
DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. How will the meek be blessed? (Matthew 5:5) The meek will inherit the earth.
DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. What is required for someone to inherit an estate?
DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. Why is it significant that the meek will inherit the earth?
DISCUSSION GUIDE • Why is it ridiculous for humans to think about building a house for God? (Isaiah 66:1) God says that Heaven is His throne and the earth His footstool. No building built by humans can contain God.
DISCUSSION GUIDE • What kind of person does God hold in high esteem? (Isaiah 66:2) God gives His approval to those who are humble and contrite in spirit and who tremble at His word.
DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. What does it mean to be “humble and contrite in spirit?
DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. Why would God approve of people who tremble at His word?
DISCUSSION GUIDE 11. How do these verses (Isaiah 66:1-2) relate to Matthew 5:5?