Lesson 34

            SERMON ON THE MOUNT:  THE BEATITUDES
                    Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:17-26

NOTE: There is a difference of opinion as to whether Matthew and
Luke are speaking of the same occasion. We shall not take time in
class to discuss the pros and cons of that controversy, but since
they likely happened very near the same time, we will treat them as
the same for the sake of time.

 1. Who are "them" in Luke 6:17? ___________________________________

 2. What is meant by "the plain" in Luke 6:17? _____________________

 3. Matthew speaks of Jesus sitting while He taught? What is the

    significance of this? __________________________________________

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 4. What is the significance to His opening His mouth? _____________

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 5. Why are these called "Beatitudes"? _____________________________

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 6. Explain the meaning of "Blessed." ______________________________

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 7. Who are the "poor in spirit"? __________________________________

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 8. What is meant by "for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"? ________

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 9. Who are "they that mourn"? _____________________________________

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10. How will these be "comforted"? _________________________________

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11. What does the word "meek" mean? ________________________________

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12. How will the meek inherit the earth? ___________________________

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13. Who are they who "hunger and thirst after righteousness"? ______

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14. What is the promise to these? __________________________________

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15. Who are "the merciful"? ________________________________________

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16. What is the promise to these? __________________________________

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17. Who are "the pure in heart"? ___________________________________

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18. What is the promise to these? __________________________________

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19. Who are "the peacemakers"? _____________________________________

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20. What is the promise to these? __________________________________

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21. Are verses 10 through 12 to be considered "Beatitudes"? ________

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