Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4 C Patton Sermon Theme: On this side of eternity, the sorrow we feel because of sin (the sin of others, our own sin, sin in the culture) and its consequences is not always easy to process or cope with. In this one single verse – our Lord Jesus provides divine perspective and encouragement intended to comfort every soul that grieves sin and its sad consequences. Questions for Discussion/Application: *Re-read Matthew 5:1-4. Re-read also the sermon Recap. How would you summarize what Jesus is saying when He says, “Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (ESV)” *Why is important that we as believers mourn our own sin? *When we keep the gospel in view, how can rightly mourning our sin actually lead to joy? *How do we mourn the sin of others against us, rightly without becoming bitter? How does the gospel help us to do that? *How does the Word of God comfort us with regards to sin we ourselves have committed and have repented of? What passages come to mind? *How does the Word of God comfort us with respect to sin and the effects of sin that we grieve as it relates to others or in the culture? *Consider reading Revelation 21:4. How can this promise encourage us and strengthen us with regards to all sorrow and suffering we as Christians experience? *Consider taking time to pray, asking God to help us to both mourn and repent of our sin rightly and receive His comfort as well.