The Beatitudes

What are the Beatitudes?

• A type of musical rhythm

• A set of teachings by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

• A set of rules for meditation

• A form of ancient poetry

How many Beatitudes are there?

• 3

• 8

• 5

• 10

Who spoke the Beatitudes?

• Moses

• Buddha

• Jesus

• Muhammad

What is the first Beatitude?

• Blessed are the merciful, for they will see God.

• Blessed are the meek, for they will be comforted.

• Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

• Blessed are the rich in spirit, for they will inherit the earth.

What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'?

• To be arrogant and self-righteous

• To be indifferent and uncaring

• To be humble and recognize one's need for God

• To be wealthy and self-sufficient

What is the second Beatitude?

• Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

• Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

• Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

• Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

What does it mean to 'mourn'?

• To feel or express joy and happiness

• To feel or express anger and frustration

• To feel or express indifference and apathy

• To feel or express sorrow or grief, especially due to a loss

What is the third Beatitude?

• Blessed are the proud, for they will inherit the earth.

• Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

• Blessed are the dishonest, for they will inherit the earth.

• Blessed are the lazy, for they will inherit the earth.

What does it mean to be 'meek'?

• To be arrogant and aggressive, showing no patience or self-control.

• To be lazy and unmotivated, lacking ambition or drive.

• To be loud and obnoxious, lacking humility and gentleness.

• To be humble and gentle, showing patience and self-control.

What is the fourth Beatitude?

• Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

• Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

• Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.