They Who Mourn
Students may read Matthew 5:1-12
One very important day, Jesus went up into the hills with all twelve of his disciples. They gathered around when he sat down to speak. Jesus taught them about faith, love, and happiness. One of the things he said was, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Jesus wanted his disciples to share these encouraging words with people in distress. People also say, “Happy are they who mourn,” and it is one of the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount.
Discussion Questions
When do people feel mournful? Sometimes we mourn because we feel sorry for someone else. Can you give an example? We can comfort other people, and we can turn to God for comfort. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
