Finish the Verse
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for.....
What does 'Beatitudes' mean?
Blessings
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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
What sermon did Jesus preach the Beatitudes?
Sermon on the Mount
they shall be comforted.
What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'
Humble, recognising our need for God, begging for salvation
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Where in the Bible can we find the Beatitudes?
Matthew 5
Blessed are the meek, for.....
They shall inherit the earth.
What does it mean to be pure?
Clean; nothing else inside us but God's love
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
How many beatitudes are there?
8
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for...
they shall be filled.
Why should we be merciful?
To show Jesus' love; if we forgive, God will forgive us
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Why do we 'greet one another with a holy kiss' during the liturgy?
Reconciliation - no division within the Body of Christ
Which beatitude ends with "for they will be called sons of God."
Blessed are the peacemakers
What are the 3 pillars to peacemaking?
God - Man, among people, internally
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Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
What is the deeper purpose of the Beatitudes?
Point us toward eternal life in heaven rather than temporary happiness on earth