Lutheran Woman Today Bible Study starting in September – it is a 9-month study (September through May 2008).
Blessed to Follow: The Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship, written by Martha E. Stortz
Sept. 2007 #1 Count Your Blessings, Hold Fast to the Promise
Theme verse: Matt. 5:3-12
Oct. 2007 #2 Poor in Spirit, Rich in Blessing
Theme verse: Matt. 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
Nov. 2007 #3 Blessing in the Country of Mourning
Theme verse: Matt. 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Dec. 2007 #4 Following with Tempered Strength
Theme verse: Matt. 5:5
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Jan. 2008 #5 Follow Your Heart – and Find the Heart of God
Theme verse: Matt. 5:6
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Feb. 2008 #6 Mercy Made Real: Disciples as Forgiven Forgivers
Theme verse: Matt. 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”
Mar. 2008 #7 Pure in Heart, Rich in Vision
Theme verse: Matt. 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
Apr. 2008 #8 Making Peace and Being Peace
Theme verse: Matt. 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
May 2008 #9 Blessings in the Midst of Suffering
Theme verse: Matt. 5:10-12
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven.”
“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kind of
evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is
great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were
before you.”