Steve Jobs “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost.

Steve Jobs

“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me

make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – the things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of

thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked.”

Steve Jobs

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1. Compare/contrast (Matthew 5:1-12) and (Luke 6:17-26). What are the similarities? Differences?

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2. How were the words of Jesus revolutionary?

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3. How are the words of Jesus counter-cultural even today?

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4. Which of the beatitudes is the most difficult for you to live out?

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5. Was Jesus teaching that having wealth is wrong or is it how you view wealth? (Luke 6:24)

If your attitude about money is that it is all important and it is used for self-gratification, then

you have your reward. Wealth can be used to bless others if one chooses to do so.

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6. Was Jesus advocating that we must live in purity, be unhappy and suffer persecution to live a God-honoring life? (Luke 6:24-26)

Not in a physical sense, but we should live pious, humble lives totally submitted to Jesus.

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7. Outline the action steps that Jesus states in (vs. 27-36).

a. (v. 27) Love your enemiesb. (v. 28) Bless those who curse youc. (v. 28) Pray for those who mistreat youd. (v. 29) Give even when mistreatede. (v. 30) Give to everyone and do not expect things

backf. (v. 31) Treat others like you want to be treatedg. (v. 36) Show mercy to others

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8. Which of the above action steps are the most difficult for you to live?

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9. Why is it not advisable to judge others? (vs. 37-42)

Because we are all guilty and have no right to pass judgment.

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10. Does this mean that we should ignore sin in others?

No, but just as Jesus associated with sinners He still spoke against their sinful acts, but in a caring,

humble way. The people felt loved not judged.

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11. What type of fruit is your life producing? (vs. 43-45)

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12. How do actions speak louder than words in (vs. 46-49)?

We need to be doers of the Word not hearers only.

Obedience=discipleship