Matthew Chapter 5 — The Beatitudes Quiz Flashcards

#1

In Matthew 5, Jesus says 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.' What is the second Beatitude that immediately follows this one?

📖 Matthew 5:3-4

#2

According to Matthew 5:11-12, what should disciples do when people insult them and falsely say all kinds of evil against them because of Jesus?

📖 Matthew 5:11-12

#3

In Matthew 5:21-22, Jesus expands the commandment against murder by stating that anger without cause makes a person subject to judgment. What phrase does Jesus use to describe someone who calls another person a fool?

📖 Matthew 5:21-22

#4

What does Jesus say about reconciliation with a brother in Matthew 5:23-24 if you remember that your brother has something against you?

📖 Matthew 5:23-24

#5

According to Matthew 5:27-28, how does Jesus expand the commandment against adultery?

📖 Matthew 5:27-28

#6

In Matthew 5:38-39, Jesus teaches about responding to evil. What does he say should be done when someone strikes you on the right cheek?

📖 Matthew 5:38-39

#7

According to Matthew 5:43-44, what does Jesus command his followers to do regarding their enemies?

📖 Matthew 5:43-44

#8

What reason does Jesus give in Matthew 5:45-46 for loving enemies and doing good to those who hate you?

📖 Matthew 5:45-46

#2

Rejoice and be glad, because great is their reward in heaven

Matthew 5:11-12 teaches that when persecuted for Christ's sake, believers should 'rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven,' as this follows the pattern of persecution against the prophets.

Matthew 5:11-12

#1

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted

Matthew 5:4 presents the second Beatitude as 'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted,' which follows immediately after the blessing on the poor in spirit.

Matthew 5:3-4

#4

You should leave your gift at the altar and go be reconciled first

Matthew 5:23-24 teaches that if you remember your brother has something against you, you should 'leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.'

Matthew 5:23-24

#3

In danger of the fire of hell

Matthew 5:22 states that anyone who says to a brother, 'You fool!' will be 'in danger of the fire of hell,' showing Jesus' escalation of the law's application from external actions to internal attitudes.

Matthew 5:21-22

#6

Turn to them the other cheek also

Matthew 5:39 records Jesus' teaching: 'If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also,' demonstrating a principle of non-retaliation and love for enemies.

Matthew 5:38-39

#5

He states that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart

Matthew 5:28 records Jesus teaching that 'anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart,' extending the law from external actions to internal desires.

Matthew 5:27-28

#8

So that you will be like your Father in heaven, and to distinguish yourself from tax collectors and pagans

Matthew 5:45-46 explains that loving enemies allows believers to 'be children of your Father in heaven' and notes that 'tax collectors' do good only to those who do good to them—implying disciples should go beyond this standard.

Matthew 5:45-46

#7

Love them and pray for those who persecute you

Matthew 5:44 states: 'Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,' which is Jesus' radical command that extends love beyond natural relationships.

Matthew 5:43-44

#9

In Matthew 5:13, Jesus describes his followers as 'the salt of the earth.' What does he say happens if the salt loses its saltiness?

📖 Matthew 5:13

#10

According to Matthew 5:17, what does Jesus say about the Law and the Prophets?

📖 Matthew 5:17

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#10

He came to fulfill them, not to abolish them

Matthew 5:17 records Jesus saying: 'Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them,' establishing continuity between the Old Testament and his teachings.

Matthew 5:17

#9

It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot

Matthew 5:13 states that if salt 'loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot,' metaphorically warning disciples that those who lose their spiritual effectiveness become useless.

Matthew 5:13

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