The Beatitudes

Study Scripture with John Stott

The beatitudes reveal to us eight qualities that bring God's blessing: meekness and mercy, poorness in spirit and purity of heart, mourning and hunger, peacemaking and persecution. Jesus highlighted these to offer both encouragement and instruction on living distinctly as his followers in a world with values much different from God's. As we study these qualities and integrate them into our lives, we will receive the blessing Jesus promised to his followers then and now.

John Stott was one of the world's leading and most-loved Bible teachers and preachers. In this newly updated Bible study guide you can explore Scripture under his guidance, enhancing your own in-depth study with insights gained from his years of immersion in God's Word.



John Stott served as rector of All Souls Church in London and was honored by Time magazine in 2005 as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World." His many books, including Basic Christianity and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages.



Dale Larsen has written more than forty books and Bible studies with his wife Sandy, including Growing Older and Wiser in the LifeGuide Bible Study Series.



Sandy Larsen has written more than forty books and Bible studies with her husband Dale, including Growing Older and Wiser in the LifeGuide Bible Study Series.

Introducing the Beatitudes


1. Putting Our Trust in God - Matthew 5:3; Revelation 3:17-22


2. Repenting of Our Sins - Matthew 5:4; Romans 7:21-25


3. Learning Gentleness - Matthew 5:5; Psalm 37:1-11


4. Becoming Righteous - Matthew 5:6; Romans 9:30-10:4


5. Showing Mercy - Matthew 5:7; Matthew 18:21-35


6. Growing More Holy - Matthew 5:8; Psalm 24:1-6


7. Making Peace - Matthew 5:9; Ephesians 2:11-22


8. Rejoicing Through Persecution - Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 5:17-42


Guidelines for Leaders