Beatitudes

Question 1

What does beatitude mean

Answer 1

happiness or blessedness

Question 2

What is the significance of Jesus’ beatitudes?

Answer 2

the final end to which god calls us and responds to the natural desire to happiness God has placed in all our hearts

Question 3

The Coming of God’s kingdom

Answer 3

Matthew 4:17

Question 4

The vision of God

Answer 4

Matthew 5:8, 1John 2:1

Question 5

Entering into the joy of the Lord

Answer 5

Matthew 25:21-23

Question 6

Into his rest

Answer 6

Hebrews 4:7-11

Question 7

Beatitude #1

Answer 7

blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Question 8

Beatitude #2

Answer 8

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted

Question 9

Beatitude #3

Answer 9

Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth

Question 10

Beatitude #4

Answer 10

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be satisfied

Question 11

Beatitude #5

Answer 11

Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy

Question 12

Beatitude #6

Answer 12

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God

Question 13

Beatitude #7

Answer 13

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God

Question 14

Beatitude #8

Answer 14

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Question 15

Where are the beatitudes listed and by whom?

Answer 15

They are listed by Jesus in Matthew 5

Question 16

What are the beatitudes?

Answer 16

Specific blessings Jesus said during the Sermon on the Mount which provide a guide for how Christians should live for God

Question 17

Jeremiah 29:11

Answer 17

For i know the plans i have for you declares the lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope

Question 18

1 John 1:9

Answer 18

If we confess our sins God will forgive us

Question 19

Isaiah 33:15-17

Answer 19

speaks about how righteous people must live