Beatitudes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the meaning of the beatitudes?
A
First part of the sermon on the mount. A list of 8 kinds of people who are blessed in God’s eyes.
2
Q
What is the meaning of blessed?
A
To make holy and happy
3
Q
What are the Beatitudes?
A
The poor in spirit (The humble)
Those who mourn (Sorrowful, bereaved)
The meek (Not pushy, proud or arrogant)
Those who hunger to do God’s will
The merciful (Those who show compassion, love and forgiveness)
The pure in heart (have unselfish motives)
4
Q
What parable is the Beatitudes in?
A
The parable of the sheep and goats
