The Beatitudes- Background Information
In the Beatitudes, it is another word for happy.
What is Blessed?
It is the future reward for those that are poor in spirit
What is the Kingdom of Heaven...or Salvation...or Eternity in Heaven?
It represents the journey of the Wise Men and what they followed to find the infant Jesus
What does a star represent?
The way Jesus lived showed us that God’s ways are not simply a slight variation from man’s ways…but drastically different. In "Rediscovering Jesus" this term is used to describe Jesus and his teachings.
What is Radical?
This is the Commandment that requires us to rest, reflect and spend time on our spiritual selves 1 day each week.
What is the 3rd Commandment …Remember the keep Holy the Sabbath- OR Keep holy the Sabbath?
It was during this event that Jesus began by giving his disciples the Beatitudes
What is The Sermon on the Mount?
They initiate reconciliation…even when others have wronged them and are quick to repent when they have hurt others
Who are the Peacemakers?
These remind us that Jesus is the Light of the World
What do candles and/or Christmas Lights symbolize?
They are God’s simple laws …that religious leaders turned into 613 stifling laws by the time Jesus was born.
What are the 10 Commandments ?
This is the Commandment that reminds us to not let money, power, popularity…or anything become more important in your life than God.
What is the 1st Commandment OR “I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any gods before Me.”?
These are prohibitions...while the Beatitudes are invitations. Some Christian scholars argue that the Beatitudes are more important in Christian theology than these.
What are the 10 Commandments?
The ancient Greeks, namely Aristotle defined it as - "the character of one having the passion of resentment under control, and therefore is tranquil and untroubled”. Bible Dictionaries add ‘bringing a sense of calm to the soul’. The King James Bible Dictionary says "mild of temper, not easily provoked or irritated, submissive to the Divine will, not proud or self-sufficient."
How is Meek defined?
Some place it on top of their Christmas tree to symbolizes the glorious announcement to the shepherds in the fields of the Savior’s birth
Why do we place an angel at the top of our Christmas tree?
It is one of the most radical invitations the Gospels make…and is referred to as a magic bullet.
What is Forgiveness?
This Commandment requires to respect and honor the possessions of others. It forbids taking property that belongs to others. It also denounces cheating people of their money or property, depriving workers of their just wage, or not giving employers a full day’s work for a full day’s pay.
What is the 7th Commandment OR Thou shalt not steal ?
The Beatitudes have been used as a model of social and spiritual justice in society. In today’s words, Jesus’s sermon on the Beatitudes might have been called this
What is a Live Different Campaign?
They crave a life that is honest, moral and good. They reject corruption in all its many forms. They don’t lie or cheat others …they have a strong desire to treat others with respect and integrity.
Who those who hunger and thirst for righteousness?
It represents the staffs used by the shepherds who traveled to see the baby Jesus
Why is a candy cane a symbol of Christmas?
It is the 2nd of the most radical invitations the Gospels make…and one that challenges us to a contest w ourselves
What is Generosity?
This is the Commandment that condemns lying…telling us to always tell the truth. It also teaches us not to gossip or say things that could damage another person’s reputation.
What is the Eighth Commandment OR What is Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor?
It is the name of the town near the hillside the Sermon on the Mount was given on
What is Capernaum?
This type of person has integrity, has no contradiction between their thoughts, actions, and intentions, are free of wicked motivations, sinful intentions, and unworthy interests and have a heart free from manipulation, deceit or cunning?
Who are the Pure of Heart?
It represents the crown of thorns and the blood Jesus will shed for us
What are holly leaves and berries?...or What is Holly?
Jesus used these words/phrase to illustrate how important it is for us to be generous to those in need
What is “Whatever you do for the least of my people you do for me"?
This Commandment forbids the wanting of someone else’s property. This Commandment teaches us to be content by focusing on the blessings God has given you ...and not on what He has given others…and condemns feelings of envy, greed, and jealousy in reaction to what other people have.
What is the 10th Commandment OR What is Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s goods?