FISHERMEN
"Jesus called out to them, 'Come, follow me, and I will show you how to ____ for people.' Matthew 4:19
What is fish
How many disciples did Jesus have
What is 12
God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the -----
Matthew 5:5
What is earth
Blessed are the ___ in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3
What does humble mean?
What is not being prideful
What is a 'mount?'
What is mountain
God blesses those who are hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be ----------
Matthew 5:6
What is satisfied
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called _______ .
Matthew 5:9
What is children of God?
The Beatitudes mirror the character of this person Christians believe perfectly embodies them.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Matthew 4 serves as a transition from preparation and temptation into Jesus’ public _____.
What is Ministry?
God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown -----
Matthew 5:7
What is mercy
Blessed are those who are persecuted for ______ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10
What is righteousness?
What was Jesus' greatest act of humility?
What is dying on the cross for our sins
Matthew presents Jesus’ ministry as continuing the message first preached by this imprisoned prophet.
Who is John the Baptist?
'God blesses those who -----, for they will be comforted.' Matthew 5:4
What is 'mourn' or 'are sad'
This literary style is used when each statement begins with “Blessed are…”
What are the beatitudes?
The first and last Beatitudes share this identical promise, forming an inclusio (bookend structure).
What is the kingdom of heaven?
'One day as he was the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the ----------- and sat down, His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them.' Matthew 5:1-2
What is 'mountain' or 'mountain side'
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see ---
Matthew 5:8
What is God
What is showing compassion, forgiveness or kindness to someone, even when they don't deserve it
This Old Testament Psalm echoes “the meek shall inherit the earth.”
What is a Beatitude?