Beatitudes
Blessed are the ________________
For they shall obtain ____________________
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mery.
Matthew 5:13
Ye are the _____ of the earth.
What does this mean?
Salt has many uses but in the Old Testament it was a purifying agent (preserving) As the salt of the earth the disciples were to purify a corrupt world through their example of righteous living and the proclaiming the gospel of Christ. Today, we as Christians should be a positive example to the world and reflect truth and love. If salt loses its flavor, then it can cause harm and will not be a good influence.
Quote John 3:16
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
What will we receive as a reward in Revelation 22:14?
It states that those who do the commandments of God will have the _________________ and may enter ________________________________
"Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city."
How many books in the Old Testament?
How many in the New Testament?
How many in all?
Old Testament 39
New Testament 27
Total 66
Blessed are the ______ in _________:
for they shall see ______________
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart:
for they shall see God.
Matthew 5:14-16
Ye are the ______ of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men _____ a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your ______ so shine before men, that they may see your _____ works, and glorify your Father which in ________.
What does this mean?
We as Christians should spread the gospel of Christ to others and reflect His light in the world. It is very important that we honor God, impacting those around us by actions of kindness and righteousness. The righteousness demanded by the Sermon on the Mount is a divine gift that God imparts to Jesus' followers.
Quote Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me."
Revelation 22:12
How will Jesus come? How will He reward us?
"And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
How many commandments did God give Moses on tablets?
Exodus 20:3-17
10 Commandments
Blessed are the _____________________:
for they shall be called the ____________________.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers:
for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:17
Jesus preaches that he did not come to destroy the law or the prophets. What did He come to do?
Jesus came to fulfil the Law and the Prophets of the Old Testament.
Quote Matthew 6:33
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Revelation 22:13
Jesus says He is the Alpha and the Omega. What does this mean?
"I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last."
How many children did Gideon have?
Judges 8:30
How many years were the children of Israel have peace in the days of Gideon? Judges 8:28
Gideon had 70 sons and the children of Israel enjoyed peace for 40 years in the days of Gideon
Blessed are they which are _______________ for righteousness' sake:
for theirs is the _________________________
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake:
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:19-20
What will happen if our righteousness does not exceed the scribes and the Pharisees?
We will not enter into the kingdom of heaven
Matthew 7:12
Hint: The Golden Rule
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Revelation 22:1
What did John see proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb"
"And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb."
How many animals came onto the Ark that Noah built before the flood? How many were in Noah's family that entered the Ark?
Genesis 7:1-9
Noah, his wife, their three sons and their wives entered the Ark.
verse 2---7 each of every clean animal (male and his female) and 2 each of unclean (male and his female)
verse 3---7 each of the birds of the air (male and female)
Blessed are ye, when men revile you, and persecute you, and shall say ___________________________ against you _______________, for my sake.
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are ye, when men revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake
Read Matthew 5:33-37
Jesus says, ".....let your "yes" be "yes, and your "no" be "no". What does Jesus tell us not to say and why?
Jesus taught that swearing oaths is wrong since oaths call for the destruction of an object or person if the oath is broken. If we swear by heaven, earth or Jerusalem or even one's own head, it implies that we have authority to destroy things over which God alone has authority. Doing so comes from the evil one who attempted to assume God's position as Ruler of the universe.
First and last verse of the Bible
Genesis 1:1
Revelation 22:21
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen."
Revelation 22:2
What was in the midst of the street and on either side of the river? What was it bearing?
"In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."
How many days and nights was Jonah in the belly of the great fish?
Jonah 1:17
3 days and 3 nights