👑 BEATITUDES
According to Matthew 5:3, who does Jesus say has “the kingdom of heaven”?
Answer: The poor in spirit. ✅
According to Matthew 5:13, Jesus says, “You are the ______ of the earth.”
Answer: Salt. ✅
In Matthew 5:29, which body part does Jesus mention?
A. Left eye
B. Right eye
C. Right hand
D. Left hand
Answer: B. Right eye. ✅
Matthew 5:5 says the meek will inherit the earth. Which passage gives the close connection, “the meek shall inherit the land”?
A. Psalm 24:4
B. Psalm 37:11
C. Psalm 42:1
D. Isaiah 61:1
Answer: B. Psalm 37:11. ✅
Question:
Matthew 5:5 connects to Psalm 37:11. After saying the meek will inherit the land, what does Psalm 37:11 connect them with?
A. Great reward
B. Abundant peace
C. Mercy
D. Righteousness
Answer: B. Abundant peace. ✅
Context connection:
Psalm 37:11 → Meek → inherit land → abundant peace
Matthew 5:5 → Meek → inherit earth
According to Matthew 5:5, what will the meek inherit?
Answer: The earth. ✅
According to Matthew 5:14, what cannot be hidden?
Answer: A city set on a hill. ✅
In Matthew 5:30, what does Jesus say about the right hand?
A. Tear it out
B. Cut it off
C. Wash it
D. Hide it
Answer: B. Cut it off. ✅
Memory:
Eye = tear out
Hand = cut off
Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart.” Which cross-reference describes a person with clean hands and a pure heart?
A. Psalm 24:3–4
B. Psalm 37:11
C. Isaiah 55:1–2
D. Romans 12:18
Answer: A. Psalm 24:3–4. ✅
What question comes before the description of clean hands and a pure heart in Psalm 24?
Answer: It asks who may ascend the hill of the LORD and who may stand in His holy place. ✅
Cross-reference:
Psalm 24:4 → pure heart
Matthew 5:8 → pure in heart
Complete the connection:
Pure in heart → ______
Answer: See God. ✅
According to Matthew 5:16, after people see the disciples’ good works, whom should they glorify?
Answer: Their Father in heaven. ✅
According to Matthew 5:23, who has something against whom?
A. You have something against your brother
B. Your brother has something against you
C. Your enemy has something against you
D. The judge has something against you
Answer: B. Your brother has something against you. ✅
Matthew 5:38 says, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Which passages are direct Old Testament cross-references?
A. Exodus 21:23–25
B. Leviticus 24:19–20
C. Deuteronomy 19:21
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above. ✅
Question:
Isaiah 66:1 says:
Heaven → God’s throne
Earth → His footstool
Which Matthew 5 section connects with this?
A. Beatitudes
B. Divorce
C. Oaths
D. Retaliation
Answer: C. Oaths. ✅
Matthew 5 context:
Jesus teaches not to swear by:
Heaven → God’s throne
Earth → God’s footstool
Which two Beatitudes have the same promise: “theirs is the kingdom of heaven”?
Answer: Matthew 5:3 and Matthew 5:10. ✅
Jesus says He did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. What did He come to do?
Answer: Fulfill them. ✅
Put these events from Matthew 5:23–24 in order:
Offer gift — Remember brother — Reconcile — Return
Remember brother → Reconcile first → Return → Offer gift. ✅
Matthew 5:37 teaches that your “Yes” should be yes and your “No” should be no. Which New Testament passage is a strong cross-reference?
A. James 5:12
B. Romans 12:18
C. 1 Peter 3:14
D. Luke 6:36
Answer: A. James 5:12. ✅
Question:
Before Jesus teaches about divorce in Matthew 19:3–9, who comes to test Him with a questio
Answer: The Pharisees. ✅
Matthew 5:11 changes from “Blessed are those…” to “Blessed are ______.”
Answer: You. ✅
According to Matthew 5:19, a person who does the commandments and teaches them will be called what?
Answer: Great in the kingdom of heaven. ✅
Complete the Matthew 5:25–26 sequence:
Accuser → ______ → ______ → Prison → Last penny
Accuser → Judge → Guard → Prison → Last penny. ✅
Matthew 5:31–32 discusses divorce. Which passage is the strongest Matthew-to-Matthew cross-reference in your study material?
A. Matthew 11:29
B. Matthew 18:8–9
C. Matthew 19:3–9
D. Matthew 23:2–3
Answer: C. Matthew 19:3–9. ✅
Who is mentioned in the discussion because of the certificate of divorce?
Answer: Moses. ✅
Connection:
Matthew 5:31–32 ↔ Matthew 19:3–9