Becoming Like Jesus Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video

Discover the transformative power of the beatitudes.

Many of us imagine spiritual growth as a steady climb upward, but the truth is that it’s a journey filled with highs, lows, and moments of relearning. Every struggle, setback, and victory is part of how Jesus shapes us into His image.

The Beatitudes listed in Matthew 5 provide a roadmap for this journey, revealing the qualities Jesus calls us to embody: poverty in spirit, godly sorrow, meekness, a hunger and thirst for righteousness, mercy, purity, peacemaking, and perseverance through trials. These traits don’t develop overnight—they require deep work, over time, with the support of a community for them to take root and bear fruit in your life.

Benefits of the Study

• Renewed Perspective on Spiritual Growth: Gain clarity and encouragement by understanding that spiritual growth isn’t a straight path but a dynamic journey of highs and lows, helping you embrace where you are in your faith walk.
• Practical Tools for Everyday Faith: Discover actionable steps to reflect Christ’s character in your daily life, equipping you to navigate the challenges of work, family, and community with grace and purpose.
• Deeper Connection with God: Strengthen your relationship with God through Scripture-based lessons, prayer, and reflection, fostering a sense of peace and purpose in the midst of life’s busyness.
• Encouragement for Life’s Challenges: Find hope and resilience by exploring how Jesus’ teachings, like the Beatitudes, can guide you through seasons of doubt, setbacks, and struggles.
• Inspiration to Lead and Serve: Be empowered to live out your faith authentically, inspiring those around you—whether in your family, church, or community—to pursue a Christlike life.

Features of the Study

• Individual access to six streaming video sessions: Dynamic video teachings from Matt Chandler offer encouragement and biblical teachings.
• Interactive Small Group Format: Designed with an engaging structure that fosters meaningful discussions, shared learning, and deeper connections within small groups.
• Flexible Six-Week Schedule: A six-week format that’s easy to adapt for individual study, small groups, or church-wide discipleship programs.
• Leader’s Guide: Found in the back of the study guide, the Leader’s Guide provides preparation tips for leading a group through “Becoming Like Jesus”, offers suggested structures for meetings, and helps leaders navigate group dynamics.
• Guided Reflection and Application: Includes thought-provoking questions, journaling prompts, and practical exercises to help participants apply biblical principles to their daily lives.

Video Sessions

1. The Invitation (19...read more...