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The Beatitudes. Think about it…. What makes you feel happy? What makes you feel fulfilled? What makes you feel blessed? Blessed: those who are in God’s favour . The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1-12 . Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God
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Think about it… • What makes you feel happy? • What makes you feel fulfilled? • What makes you feel blessed? • Blessed: those who are in God’s favour
The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1-12 • Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God • Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted • Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land • Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied • Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy • Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God • Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God • Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Match the Beatitude with the correct statement: God blesses people who do not brag or say they are important God blessed people who have a pure heart. They will see God. God blesses people who are kind hearted. They will be treated with kindness. God blesses people who need to depend on God. God blesses people who make peace. They will be called children of God. God blesses people who are sad because someone died. God will make them feel happy again. God blesses people who want to obey God. They will be able to do God’s will. God blesses people who are criticized and put down for following God. • Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God • Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted • Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land • Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied • Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy • Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God • Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God • Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven