Who are you, truly? What does your heart crave, deep down?

In the sixth beatitude, Jesus declares that the pure in heart are blessed—because they will see God. But what does purity of heart look like? And how do those of us painfully aware of the sin in our lives cultivate pure hearts?

Tune into this episode to dig deeper into this beatitude.

To explore the themes in this episode even further, here are a few reflection questions and passages to consider.

1. Where in your life do you notice double-mindedness or hypocrisy? Seek the Lord and ask for His Spirit’s help in purifying your heart. What action steps might you take to be more single-minded in this area?

2. Read Hebrews 12:15. How does this passage relate to the sixth beatitude? What similarities in thought do you notice? How does this passage encourage and challenge you?

3. Read Revelation 21:22-27. How does this vision of eternity stir your heart for the Lord? How does it encourage you to pursue the Lord here and now?

In the fifth beatitude, Jesus names another characteristic of kingdom citizens: mercy. Far from being a spiritual gift only some receive, mercy isn’t optional for believers—it’s absolutely essential.

Tune in to unpack what mercy is, what it’s not, and the beautiful promise Jesus gives to the merciful.

If you want to dig deeper into the themes of this episode, here are a few reflection questions and passages to consider:

1. Read Matthew 9:9-13. What do you think Jesus means when He quotes Hosea, saying, “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice”?

2. How did this episode confirm or challenge your understanding of God’s mercy? How has God shown you mercy, stepping into your situation, this week?

3. In what ways have you seen “bondage to triviality" in your life recently?

4. Spend some time in prayer, asking God to search your heart. Then, explain the definition of mercy to someone you trust, who knows you well. Ask them if they consider you to be a merciful person. What insights did you glean from prayer and community?

5. What steps can you take to cultivate mercy this week? Be specific.

What are you hungry for?

In the fourth beatitude, Jesus says those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed—and they will be satisfied. But what does it mean to hunger for righteousness when our default craving is to seek satisfaction from other things?

In this episode, we explore what it looks like to deeply desire right standing with God and right living in the world—and why that longing is both a gift and a promise.

To keep exploring the themes in this episode, here are a few reflection questions and passages to consider.

• What are you hungry for right now? Pause and consider: What do your daily habits, thoughts, or longings reveal about your hunger? What “broken cisterns” (Jeremiah 2:13) and “bread which does not satisfy” (Isaiah 55:2) do you tend to run to?

• How has God already begun to satisfy your hunger and thirst for righteousness? Can you see a growing desire for righteousness in your life? Consider Psalm 42:1-2 as you reflect.

• • Are you willing to pray for a deeper hunger for righteousness—even if it means being made hungry first? What might God need to strip away for you to feel your true hunger? Consider Philippians 3:8-11 as you reflect.
  • Read Revelation 21:5-6. Take some time to praise God for the fullness to come - and ask for His grace to desire Him above all else, more and more.

  
  

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