Beatitudes

Question 1

True or false: does the term “beatitudes” mean happiness?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or false: “The Beatitudes preached by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount acknowledge one’s deep need for happiness. The Beatitudes teach that a person has to do the right thing now in their daily lives to develop a habit of positive attitudes that lead to happiness, both in this world and heaven.” (Your Life in Christ p 126)

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Blessed are the poor in spirit…

Answer 3

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Question 4

Blessed are they who mourn…

Answer 4

for they will be comforted

Question 5

Blessed are the meek…

Answer 5

for they will inherit the land

Question 6

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness…

Answer 6

for they will be satisfied

Question 7

Blessed are the merciful…

Answer 7

for they will be shown mercy

Question 8

Blessed are the clean of heart…

Answer 8

for they will see God

Question 9

Blessed are the peacemakers…

Answer 9

for they will be called children of God

Question 10

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness…

Answer 10

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven