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Happy Are The Heartbroken Matthew 5:4; Isaiah 61:1-3

Stephen Curtis Chapman and daughter

Heartbreak and Comfort Happy Are The Heartbroken (Matthew 5:4) Those Who Need Comfort (Isaiah 61:1) Strategies For Comfort (Isaiah 61:2-3)

Jesus says that those who mourn will be blessed. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. Who will be blessed? (Matthew 5:4) Jesus says that those who mourn will be blessed.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. What does “mourn” mean? Do we only mourn over the death of a loved one? What are other things that cause us to mourn?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. This verse really says, “Happy are the heartbroken.” How can the broken hearted possibly be happy?

Those who mourn will receive comfort. DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. How will those who mourn be blessed? (Matthew 5:4) Those who mourn will receive comfort.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. What are some things in our world that break your heart?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. What would a non-Christian say about Matthew 5:4?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. What qualified the prophet to perform his ministry? (Isaiah 61:1) The prophet is qualified to perform his ministry because the Spirit of the Lord was upon him.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. What personal qualities are a part of the life of a person who has the Spirit of the Lord? Who do you know who is blessed with the Spirit of the Lord? Is it possible for the Spirit of the Lord to be on you?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. What specific things did the redemptive mission of the prophet include? (Isaiah 61:1-3) The redemptive mission of the prophet included: Preaching good news to the poor Binding up the brokenhearted Proclaiming liberty for captives and release from darkness for prisoners Proclaiming the year of the Lord’s favor Comfort for mourners

DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. As believers, is this our job? What are some practical things that we can do to accomplish these tasks?

DISCUSSION GUIDE 11. The prophet promised to exchange good things for bad. What were these things? (Isaiah 61:3) The Lord’s Anointed promised bestow on those who grieve and mourn a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of gladness in the place of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

DISCUSSION GUIDE 12. What words would you use to characterize the people to whom the prophet ministered? Do these words describe you and me? How?

These people will be called “oaks of righteousness.” DISCUSSION GUIDE 13. What will these people be called? (Isaiah 61:3) These people will be called “oaks of righteousness.”