Hungry for Righteousness (Matthew 5:6) | Pastor Hayden Thomas

Weekend Sermons Podcast

Preaching Point: Kingdom happiness is experienced by those who are counted righteous before God through Jesus Christ and obey Him.

Main Text: Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Teaching Points:

1. Find Satisfaction in Christ’s Righteousness v6

2. Pursue Progressive Righteousness v6

3. Long for Complete Righteousness v6

Application Questions:

1. Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week’s sermon.

2. Read Psalm 42:1–2 & Psalm 63:1-8. Do you hunger and thirst for righteousness (doing what God desires)? Why or why not?

3. Read 2 Corinthians 5:21 & Romans 5:17. How does the believer's longing to be found righteous in the sight of God find its ultimate satisfaction in Christ's righteousness?

a. In what specific ways should believers experience Kingdom Happiness through the imputed righteousness of Jesus?

4. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 & Proverbs 15:9. Why does God expect his children to pursue progressive righteousness?

a. How would you respond to someone who says they don’t need to pursue progressive righteousness as a Christian? Find scripture that helps you articulate why pursuing progressive righteousness is God’s will for every Christian.

5. Read 1 Corinthians 15:51–58 & Matthew 13:43. What does longing for complete righteousness look like in the Christian’s daily attitude, disposition, thoughts and actions?

6. Read Revelation 7:15–17. What are some benefits of taking time to consider and contemplate the complete righteousness every believer will have in eternity?

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