The Beatitudes
How many Beatitudes are there?
8
In Matthew Ch 5:21-21, Jesus compares anger to ________
Murder
True or False: We should be worried about food, shelter, and other basic needs.
False! we should not worry about these things because God takes care of us.
Is the path to the Kingdom of God wide or narrow?
Narrow
What book of the Bible is the Sermon on the Mount?
Matthew
Blessed are the _____ in Spirit. For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Poor
Jesus teaches us to love our _______
Enemies
Jesus teaches that true righteousness is not about outward appearances or human praise, but about a sincere relationship with ___.
God
What is the Golden Rule?
Treat others how you would like to be treated
Who was listening to Jesus teach the sermon?
Jesus' disciples and a large crowd of people
Blessed are they who _______ ___ ______ ___ ___________. For they shall be filled.
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Jesus starts this part of the sermon by saying, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ________ them.” (Matthew 5:17-20)
Fulfill
Jesus tells us to store up treasures in ________
Heaven
Don't Judge others without examining ___ ____ first
Your heart
What prayer is found in The Sermon on the Mount?
The Lord's Prayer (AKA the Our Father)
Say 2 full Beatitudes
Any 2 Beatitudes Work
God’s law addresses not just external actions but the inner desires and ________ of the heart.
Intentions
What are the lamps of the body?
Our eyes
How can you recognize Children of God from false prophets
By their fruits
In what Chapters does the seron on the Mount take place?
Matthew Ch 5-7
Each Beatitude begins with "_____ ___" and is followed by a _________ of a type of person. It ends with a ________ that is connected to the person's character. (Remember the 3 sections on the slide with all 8 Beatitudes)
"Blessed are", Characteristic/Value, Blessing
Jesus provides a pattern for each Law when he states them.
Its starts with "___ ____ _____"
Then: "___ _ ____ ___"
and finally gives an explanation
"You have heard"
"But I tell you"
Jesus gives three specific examples of religious practices that were commonly done for show in His day. What are they?
Giving to the needy (charity)
Fasting
Prayer
Compare the wise and foolish builder and who they are suppose to represent.
The wise person hears God’s words and obeys, building a house on solid rock. The foolish person hears but ignores God, building on sand.
When in Jesus' ministry, did He teach his sermon? How many years was Jesus' full ministry?
Jesus taught the sermon Early in his 3 year ministry