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MAY 2026
BEATITUDES
SYNOPSIS
The Beatitudes are not a sweet little pep talk; they are the entrance requirements Jesus posted at the front gate of the Kingdom of God and the introduction to the Sermon on the Mount. Blessed are the poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek, the hungry-for-righteousness, the merciful, the pure, the peacemakers, the persecuted; because only hearts that have run out of self-saving strategies are ready to see the Kingdom of God. Jesus is not listing suggestions for super-spiritual people; He is describing the family resemblance of every citizen of heaven. We cannot strut into God’s presence on our own terms. The Kingdom belongs to those who know they need Jesus, and the crazy paradox is that the moment we own our lack, the whole treasury of heaven swings wide open. The Beatitudes aren’t just beautiful; they’re the narrow door we all have to walk through to see God.
MATTHEW 5-7
Matthew 5–7 is Jesus climbing a mountain, sitting down like the new Moses, and delivering the constitution of the Kingdom of Heaven in three chapters. This isn’t advice for super-Christians; it’s the description of normal Kingdom life, the way things look when King Jesus actually rules in human hearts. Here He flips every worldly value on its head (blessing the broken, redefining greatness as servanthood, raising the bar on anger, lust, marriage, truth-telling, money, worry, and judgment), then hands us the narrow road that leads to life. As you read, feel the weight of the impossible standard, then hear the whisper underneath every command: “I’m not just giving you a law; I’m giving you Myself to live it through you.” The Sermon on the Mount is the ultimate Kingdom key; it exposes how far we fall short and, at the same time, invites us to build our entire lives on the words of the One who perfectly embodied them.
The Beatitudes are not a sweet little pep talk; they are the entrance requirements Jesus posted at the front gate of the Kingdom of God and the introduction to the Sermon on the Mount. Blessed are the poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek, the hungry-for-righteousness, the merciful, the pure, the peacemakers, the persecuted; because only hearts that have run out of self-saving strategies are ready to see the Kingdom of God. Jesus is not listing suggestions for super-spiritual people; He is describing the family resemblance of every citizen of heaven. We cannot strut into God’s presence on our own terms. The Kingdom belongs to those who know they need Jesus, and the crazy paradox is that the moment we own our lack, the whole treasury of heaven swings wide open. The Beatitudes aren’t just beautiful; they’re the narrow door we all have to walk through to see God.
MATTHEW 5-7
Matthew 5–7 is Jesus climbing a mountain, sitting down like the new Moses, and delivering the constitution of the Kingdom of Heaven in three chapters. This isn’t advice for super-Christians; it’s the description of normal Kingdom life, the way things look when King Jesus actually rules in human hearts. Here He flips every worldly value on its head (blessing the broken, redefining greatness as servanthood, raising the bar on anger, lust, marriage, truth-telling, money, worry, and judgment), then hands us the narrow road that leads to life. As you read, feel the weight of the impossible standard, then hear the whisper underneath every command: “I’m not just giving you a law; I’m giving you Myself to live it through you.” The Sermon on the Mount is the ultimate Kingdom key; it exposes how far we fall short and, at the same time, invites us to build our entire lives on the words of the One who perfectly embodied them.
ENCOURAGEMENT
VIDEO FOR LEADERS
WORSHIP
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Leaders, please add context for those individuals that may not have read the devotions and answered the reflection questions in the book this past month. The heart behind this time is to connect and encourage! We want to share in this month's victories and lift each other up if there is discouragement.
What part of your life feels “ordinary” or overlooked, and how might Jesus be speaking blessing over it?
Where do you feel tired, fragile, or not enough, and what would it look like to let Jesus sit with you there?
How might your day change if you believed Jesus meets you as you are, not as you think you should be?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All details and registration information are available on the "EVENTS" page, located at HopeUC Nashville app or at hopeucnashville.com
OUTREACH DAY IN NASHVILLE: MAY 30TH FROM 10:30AM - 3:30PM
*If you are looking to serve a low-income neighborhood by coming up, cooking food, speaking with them, playing games, and worship with them, sign up on the app to join the team!
BAPTISMS: MAY 31ST at 10am! If you'd like to be baptized, please register before May 25th!
5TH SUNDAY FAMILY PICNIC: MAY 31ST at 10am. Food will be served for donations that will go towards supporing our youth! Bring your lawn chair and shade canopies. This is going to be such a good morning!
SISTERS GATHERING: JUNE 1ST at 6pm AT HOMESTEAD MANOR
VBS FOR KIDS AGES 4-12 AT THE SPRING HILL EVENT CENTER: JULY 13TH-14TH
FAMILY NIGHTS: JUNE 19TH, JULY 17TH, AUGUST 21ST at 6pm
OUTREACH DAY IN NASHVILLE: MAY 30TH FROM 10:30AM - 3:30PM
*If you are looking to serve a low-income neighborhood by coming up, cooking food, speaking with them, playing games, and worship with them, sign up on the app to join the team!
BAPTISMS: MAY 31ST at 10am! If you'd like to be baptized, please register before May 25th!
5TH SUNDAY FAMILY PICNIC: MAY 31ST at 10am. Food will be served for donations that will go towards supporing our youth! Bring your lawn chair and shade canopies. This is going to be such a good morning!
SISTERS GATHERING: JUNE 1ST at 6pm AT HOMESTEAD MANOR
VBS FOR KIDS AGES 4-12 AT THE SPRING HILL EVENT CENTER: JULY 13TH-14TH
FAMILY NIGHTS: JUNE 19TH, JULY 17TH, AUGUST 21ST at 6pm
GROUP RESOURCES
1. INFORMATION FOR H@H GROUPS WITH KIDS
There is no Junior Holy Spirit! Click the link below to see the tips for leading your families with children in worship.
There is no Junior Holy Spirit! Click the link below to see the tips for leading your families with children in worship.
2. DEVOTION BOOK FOR 2026
Scroll down to to download the PDF of the 2026 of Adventure Book
3. COMMUNION ELEMENTS
The communion elements can be found in the barn upstairs.
Scroll down to to download the PDF of the 2026 of Adventure Book
3. COMMUNION ELEMENTS
The communion elements can be found in the barn upstairs.
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We love to see the families fellowshipping and worshipping together!
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We are so excited to share with you the Year of Adventure Book for 2026!
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