Chapter 14 Flashcards
In which gospel did Jesus begin the Sermon on the mount
Matthew
What did Jesus give us during the Sermon on the Mount
Beatitudes
What are beatitudes
Guidelines for Christlike living that will make us happy and lead us to eternal life
Having the attitudes of the poor and remembering that everything we have comes from God
Poor in spirit
Beatitude 1: Blessed are the poor in sprit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Beatitude 2: Blessed are they who mourn,
For they will be comforted
When we truly love others,
Their failings and sorrows make us feel sad
Beatitude 3: Blessed are the meek,
For they will inherit land
A meek person is
Gentle and humble
A gentle person isn’t not a wimp. Being gentle takes
great strength and courage
Beatitude 4: Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they will be satisfied
People who hunger and thirst for what is right
Act to make the kingdom come in this world
Beatitude 5: Blessed are the merciful,
For they will be shown mercy
As imitators of Jesus,
We must have a heart for others and be willing to forgive them
Beatitude 6: Blessed are the clean of heart,
For they will see God