Blessed Are...
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven
What is promised to the merciful?
They shall obtain mercy
On what physical location did Jesus give this sermon?
A mountain referred to as the sermon on the Mount
Forgiving others and showing compassion demonstrates being...
Merciful
...they that mourn
For they shall be comforted
What is promised to the peacemakers?
They shall be called the children of God
Which Gospel contains the Beatitudes in Chapter 5?
Resolving conflicts and making peace in your community makes you a...
Peacemaker
The prophet Micah specifically named this small Judaic city as the future birthplace of the Messiah
Bethlehem
...the meek
For they shall inherit the earth
What is promised to those persecuted for righteousness' sake?
Theirs is the kingdom of heaven
What does the Latin root word 'Beatitude' mean?
Supreme happiness or blessed
Staying humble and gentle rather than arrogant reflects being...
Meek
Zechariah 9:9 prophesied that Zion's king would come righteous and victorious, riding humbly on what animal?
...They which hunger and thirst after righteousness
For they shall be filled
What are believers told their reward in heaven will be when reviled for Jesus' sake?
Great (or 'Great is your reward in heaven')
How many total 'Blessed are...' statements begin the Beatitudes in Matthew 5?
8 (or 9 including verse 11)
Refusing to compromise moral integrity despite criticism demonstrates being...
Pure in heart
In Isaiah 53, the Messiah is depicted as this figure who carries the transgressions and sorrows of the people
Who is the suffering servant
...The pure in heart
According to verse 12, what emotion should you feel when persecuted for righteousness?
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad
Who were the immediate group sitting closest to Jesus as he taught the Beatitudes?
The disciples
Standing firm in faith when mocked or mistreated for doing good is...
Persecuted for righteousness' sake
Psalm 22:18 foretold that the persecutors of the Messiah would divide his garments and do this for his clothing
Cast lots