The Beatitudes

Question 1

“When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, he began to teach them…”

What does the words crowd and mountain mean in this sentence ?

Answer 1

Crowds- that Jesus has a flowing and people seek him out

Mountain- that it reminds us of Moses

Question 2

1st Beatitude

Answer 2

“blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”

Question 3

2nd beatitude

Answer 3

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Question 4

3rd Beatitude

Answer 4

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth

Question 5

4th beatitude

Answer 5

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

Question 6

5th Beatitude

Answer 6

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy

Question 7

6th beatitude

Answer 7

Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will be called children of God

Question 8

7th beatitude

Answer 8

Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called childeren of God

Question 9

8th beatitude

Answer 9

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Question 10

What did the people think we’re Signs of Gods blessings?

Answer 10

Wealth, good health, and power.

Question 11

What are they?

Answer 11

General rules of thumb