bible Flashcards
hi (30 cards)
what is righteousness?
Simply:what is right (according to God’s standards)
what does inward righteousness look like?
what God sees,Whats on the inside
What does outward righteousness look like?
a mask
What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
Those who are citizens of heaven will crave righteousness
what will be the result?
you will have complete satisfaction,disciples of Jesus strive for righteousness
you have been shown?
mercy(not getting what you deserve
the disciples of Jesus freely?
forgive those who wrong them
blessed are the pure in heart (what is the key word?)
HEART
What is the heart?
-ancient word to describe the core of a person (the control center)
-the heart doesn’t control just emotions
-it is who you truly are
your heart is who you truly are aside from…?
- what you claim
- what you try
- what people actually do think
- your heart is who YOU TRULY ARE
Application: 2 points
1.) Jesus sees through the facedes we put up (he is never fooled)
2.) Jesus sees those who are truly “pure in heart” -the result is that they will also see him
Jesus sermon is giving to?
his disciples
what is a peacemaker?
a person who seeks to help others live in peace with others and with God
what is the result of a peacemaker?
they will be called “sons of God”
what is the ultimate outcome of being a true disciple of Jesus?
persecution
During the time of Jesus,due to Roman rule, everyone would have to state, verbally,that…?
“Caesar is Lord”
for christians that are brave and not say ‘Caesar is Lord” their persecution was mostly…?
Physical
- Beating
- Imprisonment
- torture
- starvation
- killing
persecution now for Americans looks like?
false accusations,rumours,gossip,not included,laughing,snickering,
whispering,making you seem dumb
however those who are persecuted are…?
BLESSED
‘Rejoice and be glad’ why? (2 things)
1.) your reward in heaven will be great
2.) you are in good company
christians are different because they are…?
Salt
Jesus meaning 3 things calling his disciples “salt” (1)
1.) Jesus could be saying his disciples are valuable
Jesus meaning 3 things calling his disciples “salt” (2)
2.) Jesus could be saying his disciples are to add flavor to the work around them
Jesus meaning 3 things calling his disciples “salt” (3)
3.) Jesus could be saying that his disciples are to help restrain evil in the world