The Sermon On The Mount Flashcards
What does blessed mean
Inner peace and joy that comes with being with God
What name is given to verses 1-12 of chapter 5
The beatitudes
what are the characteristics of the poor in spirit
The oppressed, powerless, those without hope, repentance dependent on God
What does Meek mean
No malice, gentleness, self-control, and no condensenedess
What are the steps toward righteousness
1 justification – being right with God - allowed into heaven sanctification – becoming more like God 3 glorification – transformed by God return
What is an important step to showing mercy
Understanding our own weaknesses and are depending on God
What is the difference between a peacemaker and a peacekeeper
Peacemaker = action peacekeeper = passive
Why did Jesus compares followers to salt
Salt preserves and saves meat. the message of Jesus preserves the soul
Why did Jesus compares followers to light
It shows danger, and leads us in the dark. We should leave the way and show people Jesus.
What did Jesus say about his mission concerning the law and the prophets
He did not come to abolish them, he came to fulfill it
Why is the next section of the sermon on the mount called the do attitudes
They are actions that we should all take
What misconceptions about the law was Christ referring to on the sermon on the mount
Pharisees distorted the original commands
What does Jesus say about murder
Anger and murder will have the same punishment
What does Jesus say about adultery
A lustful look is the same thing as adultery
What does Jesus say about divorce
Divorce only if unfaithfulness happens. One who divorces for another reason and remarries commits adultery
What does Jesus say about oaths
Don’t give oaths. Let your yes be yes and your no be no
What does Jesus say about retaliation
Don’t retaliate. God will judge them
What does Jesus say about enemies
Love them, and pray for them
What does Jesus say about giving
Give privately so it comes from the heart, not for show
What does Jesus say about praying
Pray privately and follow my example of prayer
What does Jesus say about fasting
Fast in private the purpose of fasting is to get closer to God
What does Jesus say about money
Store up treasures in heaven instead of on Earth. you cannot serve both God and money. where is your heart?
What does Jesus say about worry
Seek God’s kingdom first, he provides and cares for us
What does Jesus say about judging
First, correct yourself. be humble
