The Setting
Jesus went up on this type of elevated place to teach His disciples
Mountain
These people are promised comfort.
Those who mourn
Being “poor in spirit” means recognizing that you have this kind of need for God.
a spiritual need/dependence on God?
The poor in spirit receive this.
the kingdom of heaven
According to Matthew 5:7, showing this quality toward others is connected to receiving it from God.
Mercy
These people came to Jesus after He went up the mountain
His Disciples
These people will inherit the earth.
The meek
Biblical meekness is not weakness; it involves having this quality under God’s control.
Strength
Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will receive this.
being filled
According to Matthew 5:9, people who actively pursue reconciliation will be identified as these.
Children of God
Jesus did this physical action before beginning to teach.
Sitting down
These people will see God.
Pure of heart
A peacemaker actively works toward this rather than simply avoiding conflict.
Reconciliation
The merciful will receive this
Mercy
Jesus says persecution is especially blessed when it happens because of this.
Righteousness
Jesus’ teaching in this passage primarily describes what life looks like for people who belong to this.
the kingdom of God/heaven?
These people will be called children of God.
The peacemakers
The Beatitudes repeatedly point believers toward God’s kingdom, comfort, mercy, and this ultimate destination.
heaven/eternal reward
Those who suffer rejection for Jesus are promised this kind of reward.
Great reward in heaven
According to Jesus, the person who recognizes their spiritual poverty is actually this
Blessed
The Beatitudes are found at the beginning of this Gospel’s fifth chapter.
Matthew
Jesus says those who are insulted, persecuted, and falsely accused because of Him should do this.
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad
The Beatitudes challenge believers to measure success according to this person’s perspective rather than the world’s.
God
Jesus tells persecuted believers to remember that prophets before them experienced this.
persecution/rejection
Jesus tells persecuted believers that their situation connects them with this group of faithful people from the past.
The Prophets