“Blessed Are Ye”

This week, the “Come, Follow Me” program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes us to Matthew chapter 5 and Luke chapter 6. Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu leads the discussion with gospel scholar James Goldberg and special guest Brock Blake on the following topics: Lasting Happiness Comes from Living the Way Jesus Christ Taught and The Powerful Truth of Our Potential. Prepare for your own great discussions with the resources below. All content included is free to download and share in any non-commercial setting.

Videos

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Context and History: Gospel scholar James Goldberg prepares us to read the beatitudes with an emphasis on happiness

Proper: The panel addresses the commandment to be perfect, acknowledging that it is a distant objective

Footnotes: Brock Blake speaks of being in mourning, and feeling comforted as promised in Matthew 5:4

Interstitial: “It’s not about being perfect, but striving for perfection.”

Scholar Insight: Josh Matson ponders on the reiteration of Christ’s teachings throughout His ministry, from Capernaum

Personal Story: James Goldberg shares a story about feeling the support of God’s Kingdom around him

Viewer Question: Brock Blake and James Goldberg respond to a viewer question about facing persecution from family

Quotes

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Scripture/Quote Graphics

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Illustrations

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Meet our Guest: Brock Blake

Brock Blake speaks on drawing strength from God in meekness

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