Bible and a Brew

Bible and a Brew
All welcome to join us for a pint and a lively discussion about this week's sermon. Remember, you can always find the sermon written in this week’s Ekklesia Newsletter
Growth Group Questions
based on the Sermon from Sunday, February 1, 2026
based on Matthew 5:1-12

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## Getting to Know Me

1. When you hear the word “blessed,” what experiences or images from your own life come to mind? How has your understanding of blessing been shaped over time?
2. The sermon imagines “Mr. or Miss Beatitude.” Which of the traits described felt familiar or uncomfortable to you—and why?
3. Can you recall a time when you felt out of step with the world because of your values or faith? What was that experience like for you?

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## Into the Bible

4. The sermon highlights the communal nature of the Beatitudes rather than an individual focus. How does reading them as promises for a community change the way you hear Jesus’ words?
5. The first four Beatitudes are described as God’s favor toward situations of struggle and injustice. What do these Beatitudes reveal about God’s priorities in the world?
6. The sermon suggests that the Beatitudes are not just moral rules but God’s promises already at work through Jesus. How does this perspective deepen or challenge your understanding of discipleship?

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## Application

7. The sermon says followers of Jesus “have seen the kingdom in Jesus and are not going to settle for less.” Where do you sense God calling you to hunger and thirst for something more in your own life or community?
8. Which Beatitude from The Message version stood out most to you, and where do you see an invitation to “make space for God” through it this week?
9. The sermon ends by asking: “Where are you giving and receiving God’s promises today?” What is one concrete way you can bless others—or allow yourself to be blessed—in the days ahead?