Beatitudes
Why are we created?
-To seek God's eternity
-in his image
-with a desire to seek God.
Jesus of Nazareth.
What does "meek" mean?
Strength under control, humility, and gentle submission to God's will, rather than weakness or timidity.
In what ways can you show mercy?
Extending compassion, forgiveness, and kindness to others.
What does mourn mean?
To express intense grief, sorrow, or lamentation, often associated with death, calamity, or, significantly, repentance for sin.
What does beatitude mean.
Gospel truth and promises.
Happiness can not be found in what?
Material possessions.
What does poor in spirit mean?
To recognize one's total spiritual need, emptiness, and utter dependency on God for salvation.
Where did God create the Beatitudes.
At the Sermon on The Mount
What is the seventh beatitude?
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God
Why does God want us to live the Beatitudes?
to reorient our hearts, embracing humility, mercy, and purity to become more like Jesus.
What is the third beatitude?
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land
How can you be a peace maker?
Actively resolving conflict through truth, love, and reconciliation.
What is the first beatitude?
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Who made the beatitudes?
Matthew.