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The Beatitudes (beautiful attitudes) or The Bad Attitudes . Task: Copy this table in your workbook:. For Each Slide, copy the beatitude in the section on the left and write about someone this reminds you of on the right.
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Task: Copy this table in your workbook: For Each Slide, copy the beatitude in the section on the left and write about someone this reminds you of on the right.
In the Gospel of Matthew (5:3-12) Jesus delivered the ‘Sermon on the mount’ to a group of followers. In the sermon, he taught them eight “beatitudes” as well as the Lord’s Prayer among other lessons. Beatitude comes from the Latin word beatitudo meaning: Blessed
In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus delivered the ‘Sermon on the mount’ to a group of followers. In the sermon, he taught them eight “beatitudes” as well as the Lord’s Prayer among other lessons. Beatitude comes from the Latin word beatitudo meaning: Blessed
and he began to Teach Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down... BUT, WHAT DID HE TEACH?
The world loves a big shot Or…
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdomof heaven
The world says beangry, betough Or…
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted
The world says mightmakes right Or…
for they shall possess the land Blessed are the meek,
The world says it’s either youor the Other guy Or…
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst Justice after for They shall have their fill
The world says Weakness is dangerous Show no mercy Or…
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy
The world says it won’t hurt to Thinkabout bad things Or…
Blessed are the Clean of heart, for they shall see God
The world loves a good fight Or…
Blessed are the peacemakers, they shall be called the children of God for
The world wants You to be afraid To talk about Jesus or
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven And finally, Jesus says:
Blessedare you when people insult you, persecute you… because you loveme Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven
The beatitudes are similar to the ten commandments in that they are directions for us on the road to happiness. What is the difference? Hint: “You shall not…”
Video - Beatitudes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i16Q-Q2uno
REVIEW 1. Jesus said “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for _____.” A. they shall be comforted B. theirs is the kingdom of heaven. C. they shall be filled
2. “Blessed are they who mourn for: A. they shall have their fill B. theirs is the kingdom of heaven C. they shall be comforted.
3. “Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice for _____.” A. they shall be called sons of God B. they shall have their fill. C. they shall see God
4. “Blessed are the merciful for _____.” A. they shall obtain mercy. B. they shall see God C. theirs is the kingdom of heaven
5. “Blessed are the clean of heart for _____.” A. they shall obtain mercy B. they shall be filled C. they shall see God.
6. “Blessed are the peacemakers for _____. A. they shall be comforted B. they shall be called the children of God. C. they shall be filled
7. When we suffer even though we have done nothing wrong we are being _____. A. persecuted for righteousness sake. B. a peacemaker C. merciful
8. People who are pure in heart _____. A. watch bad shows on television B. play violent video games C. fill their minds with good thoughts.
9. The person who hungers and thirsts for righteousness wants to _____. A. eat all the time B. learn more about God. C. read more history books