The Beatitudes
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the..."
The Kingdom of heaven
The food that Jesus compares his disciples to.
Salt
Jesus did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to do this.
Fulfill them
This major movie franchise is celebrated today every year.
Star Wars
The Sermon was delivered here. (bonus for details)
A mountain? (Mount of Beatitudes, Overlooking Sea of Galilee, Northern Israel)
This group of people, "shall be comforted."
Those who mourn
Jesus said you cannot serve these two masters.
God and money
Unless your righteousness exceeds that of these people, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
The Scribes and Pharisees
The names of Table Rock's four elders
Don Straka, Luke Miller, Jacob Shin, and Andrew Knight.
The Sermon is primarily found in these chapters.
Matthew 5-7
This group will "inherit the earth."
The meek
If your brother has something against you, you should do this before offering to the Lord.
Be reconciled to your brother
Instead of "an eye for an eye", we are to do this. (Explain)
Turn the other cheek: model Christ's meekness, forgiveness, and love, rather than seek retribution or justice on our own account.
The Hunts joined Youth on this day.
Jan 21, 2024
Jesus' sermon was effective because
He taught with authority.
Being "pure in heart" means you will see this.
God
Jesus points us to these two symbols as examples of living without anxiety. (What are they, and what do they symbolize?)
Birds (food and saving) and flowers (clothing and work)
You should give to the needy in this manner.
In secret
This is Margaret's middle name.
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The Sermon has this many words.
2,355
Those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake will receive...
The kingdom of heaven / Great reward in heaven
The Lord's Prayer goes like this. (any version, but you must include all Jesus' points)
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.’
This will not pass from the law until all is accomplished. (Explain)
An Iota - smallest letter of the Greek alphabet
Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV) was released in this year.
1977
The Sermon is about these things. (One item from each chapter)
Must mention one thing from each chapter, like:
* Beatitudes, Salt & Light, Law, Anger, Love
* Giving/Prayer/Fasting, Lord's Prayer, Treasures, Anxiety
* Judging, Gates, Prophets, Builders