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Beatitudes
The Beatitudes
are found in Matthew chapter 5. They mark the beginning of the Sermon on the
Mount. The word Beatitude means happiness or blessing, and the series of
Beatitudes identified by Matthew are designed to outline what characterises
spiritual happiness.
In the table below identify what each of the Beatitudes
means and give an appropriate example for each.
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Beatitude
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Meaning
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Example
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Blessed
are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Blessed
are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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Blessed
are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
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Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be
filled.
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Blessed
are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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Blessed
are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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Blessed
are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
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Blessed
are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the
Kingdom of Heaven.
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