Matthew 5:6: Hungering for the right things

What do you want in life?



I) What does it mean to be blessed?

A) The Greek word "makarios" is a joyful flourishing in ______ circumstances.

B) “Blessed” could be translated “How _______ is life”

C) God is often __________________ this spiritual state even when we don't sense it.


II) What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?

A) To hunger and thirst is to _______ something and want it.

1) We become _________ of what we need.

2) We are _________ to pursue what we lack.

B) Righteousness has multiple dimensions

1) _______________ : Right relating to God and others.

2) ________ : We desire to the things God wants us to do.


III) How are they filled?

A) ______________: Believers are credited with Christ’s righteousness.

B) ______________: God helps believers become more like Christ over time.

C) ______________: One day our hunger for righteousness will be completely and permanently satisfied.
IV) How can we grow in our hunger and thirst for righteousness?

A) ____________: Voluntarily experiencing physical hunger as a way of expressing and sharpening spiritual hunger.
How could you incorporate fasting into your life?



B) Connect your ___________ hunger and thirst to prayer.
Every time you feel physical hunger or thirst, pray: "Lord, make me as hungry for Your ways as I am for this meal."




C) __________ 0ur "Appetites"
Which "appetite" in your life (e.g., social media, comfort, success) is currently most in competition with your hunger for God? What drives this appetite?




D) Practice "____________ Righteousness".
What relationship can try pursue reconciliation or forgiveness this week?