TEACHER RESOURCE THE BEATITUDES AND THEIR MEANING Matthew 5: 1-12 BEATITUDE KINGDOM VALUES • “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for Humility • theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Dependence on God • Reliance on God’s Word • “Blessed are they who mourn, for they Sensitivity to Personal Weakness • shall be comforted.” Concern for others • Desire to Forgive and be Forgiven • “Blessed are the meek, for they shall Courtesy • inherit the earth.” Obedience to God • Willingness to Serve • Gentleness • “Blessed are they who hunger and Desire to Grow • thirst for righteousness, for they shall Moral Purity be satisfied.” • Self-control • “Blessed are the merciful, for they Compassion • shall obtain mercy.” Generosity • Forgiveness • “Blessed are the pure of heart, for Moral Sensitivity • they shall see God.” Separation from worldliness • Integrity • “Blessed are the peacemakers, for Social Concern • they shall be called children of God.” Justice • Reconciliation • “Blessed are they who are persecuted Involved in Doing Good • for the sake of righteousness, for Endurance theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” • Loyalty
TEACHER RESOURCE THE BEATITUDES AND THEIR MEANING Matthew 5: 1-12 BEATITUDE KINGDOM VALUES “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” • Humility • Dependence on God • Reliance on God’s Word “Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” • Sensitivity to Personal Weakness • Concern for others • Desire to Forgive and be Forgiven “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” • Courtesy • Obedience to God • Willingness to Serve • Gentleness “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” • Desire to Grow • Moral Purity • Self-control “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” • Compassion • Generosity • Forgiveness “Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.” • Moral Sensitivity • Separation from worldliness • Integrity “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” • Social Concern • Justice • Reconciliation “Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” • Involved in Doing Good • Endurance • Loyalty
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