The Beatitudes Bible Quiz Flashcards

#1

In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.' What does 'poor in spirit' refer to?

📖 Matthew 5:3

#2

According to Matthew 5:4, who does Jesus say will be comforted?

📖 Matthew 5:4

#3

In Matthew 5:5, Jesus says 'Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.' Which Old Testament passage does this echo?

📖 Matthew 5:5

#4

What does Jesus promise in Matthew 5:6 to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness?

📖 Matthew 5:6

#5

According to Matthew 5:7, what will be given to the merciful?

📖 Matthew 5:7

#6

In Matthew 5:8, Jesus blesses the pure in heart and says they will do what?

📖 Matthew 5:8

#7

According to Matthew 5:9, what will peacemakers be called?

📖 Matthew 5:9

#8

In Matthew 5:10-12, Jesus pronounces a final Beatitude on those who are persecuted for righteousness. What reward does He promise them?

📖 Matthew 5:10-12

#2

Those who mourn

Matthew 5:4 states that those who mourn will be comforted, referring to those who grieve over sin and spiritual loss.

Matthew 5:4

#1

Those who are humble and recognize their spiritual need for God

Being 'poor in spirit' refers to spiritual humility and recognizing one's dependence on God, not literal poverty or emotional distress.

Matthew 5:3

#4

They will be filled

Matthew 5:6 states that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness 'will be filled,' meaning their spiritual desires will be satisfied.

Matthew 5:6

#3

Psalm 37:11

Matthew 5:5 directly references Psalm 37:11, which also promises that the meek will inherit the land.

Matthew 5:5

#6

See God

Matthew 5:8 states that the pure in heart 'will see God,' emphasizing that spiritual purity enables communion with the divine.

Matthew 5:8

#5

Mercy

Matthew 5:7 teaches that the merciful will receive mercy, establishing a principle of reciprocal compassion.

Matthew 5:7

#8

Great reward in heaven

Matthew 5:12 specifically states that those persecuted for righteousness' sake will have 'a great reward in heaven,' emphasizing the eternal compensation for earthly suffering.

Matthew 5:10-12

#7

Children of God

Matthew 5:9 identifies peacemakers as those who will be called 'children of God,' elevating peacekeeping to a divine familial relationship.

Matthew 5:9

#9

How many Beatitudes does Jesus teach in Matthew 5:3-12?

📖 Matthew 5:3-12

#10

In Matthew 5:11-12, Jesus says to rejoice when people revile you and persecute you for His sake. What comparison does He make to encourage His followers?

📖 Matthew 5:11-12

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#10

Just as they persecuted the prophets before you

Matthew 5:12 encourages believers by reminding them that they follow in the tradition of the prophets who were also persecuted, placing them in a continuum of faithful witnesses.

Matthew 5:11-12

#9

Nine

Matthew 5:3-12 contains nine Beatitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, those persecuted for righteousness, and those reviled and persecuted.

Matthew 5:3-12

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