Congratulations to those Who Mourn!

Introduction:

Who Are the "Those Who Mourn"? (Matthew 5:4)

Why Are We Congratulating those Who Mourn?

Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

Romans 7:24-25 - Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!

How Do I Mourn? (James 4:8-10)

  1. What Keeps Me from Mourning?

    James 4:8-10 - Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

    1. You aren't Drawing near to God.
    2. You're too Invested in your sin.
    3. You don't see Sin for what it is.
  2. How Do I Know I Really Mourn My Sin?

    3. 2 Corinthians 7:10 - For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.

    → You Repent without Regret.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Matthew 5:4 & James 4:8-10

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. What exactly does it mean to “mourn” over your sin? Why is mourning necessary?

  3. What would you say to someone that says “I’ve never mourned over my sin. And I don’t really see why I need to!”

  4. How does God comfort those who mourn? What does that look like?

  5. Read 2 Corinthians 7:10. Explain the difference between worldly grief and godly grief. What does it mean that worldly grief brings death?

Breakout
Pray for one another.