Beatitudes - blessing
These people will receive mercy
Who are the merciful?
These people are humble and recognize their dependence on the Lord
What are the poor in spirit?
“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God. … Thou shalt love thy neighbour.”
What is Matthew 22:36–39:
Ye are the light of the world.
What is Matt 5:14-16
These people will be filled with the Holy Ghost
Who are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness?
These people demonstrate patience and longsuffering, enduring injury without resentment
Who are the meek?
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”...Also known as the Christmas scripture.
Luke 2:10–12
In Matt 11:28-30, the Savior invites the weary and heavy laden to come to Him, and He will give them this
What is rest?
These people will be called the children of God.
Who are the peacemakers?
These people are willing to obey and defend Jesus Christ and His teachings, even when they are mocked
Who are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake?
“Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.”
What is 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
In Moses 1:39, God tells Moses that this is His work and His glory.
What is bringing to pass the immortality and eternal life of man?
These people will have a great reward in heaven because they are like the prophets
Who are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake?
These people have a great desire to know and do the will of God
Who are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness?
According to Matthew 5:14-16, this should lead others to glorify our Father in Heaven
What is seeing our good works?
Reading this DM scripture led a young man who lacked wisdom to pray in a nearby sacred grove
What is James 1:5-6?
These people will be comforted
Who are those who mourn?
These people control their thoughts and keep themselves free from immoral fantasies and deeds. They love the Lord.
Who are the pure in heart?
The Church is “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.”
What is Ephesians 2:19–20
In John 7:17, Jesus says that if we will do this, we will acquire spiritual knowledge
What is God's will?