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According to Thomas Weinandy, what is the relationship between the Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments?
According to Thomas Weinandy, what is the relationship between the Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments?
- The Beatitudes supersede the Ten Commandments, rendering them obsolete.
- The Beatitudes deepen the meaning of the Ten Commandments and are perfectly exemplified in Jesus's life. (correct)
- The Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments are independent and unrelated sets of teachings.
- The Ten Commandments provide the foundation upon which the Beatitudes are built, acting as a prerequisite for understanding them.
Which group is promised solace in the Beatitudes?
Which group is promised solace in the Beatitudes?
- The meek
- Those who mourn (correct)
- The poor of heart
- Those who hunger and thirst
Which Beatitude emphasizes the importance of humility?
Which Beatitude emphasizes the importance of humility?
- Blessed are the merciful
- Blessed are the poor in spirit
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
- Blessed are the meek (correct)
What is promised to those who are pure of heart?
What is promised to those who are pure of heart?
What reward is promised in Matthew's additional verses regarding persecution?
What reward is promised in Matthew's additional verses regarding persecution?
Flashcards
Beatitudes
Beatitudes
A collection of teachings by Jesus starting with 'Blessed.'
Difference from Ten Commandments
Difference from Ten Commandments
Beatitudes enhance the significance of the Ten Commandments.
Poor in spirit
Poor in spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Peacemakers
Peacemakers
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Persecution for righteousness
Persecution for righteousness
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Study Notes
The Beatitudes
- Jesus' message to crowds began with the Beatitudes.
- Each Beatitude begins with "Blessed" signifying a state or condition.
- Weinandy calls the Beatitudes the heart & moral core of God's Kingdom.
- The Beatitudes enhance the Ten Commandments rather than contradict them.
- Jesus' enactment of the Beatitudes perfectly fulfills the Mosaic Law within his life.
The Beatitudes List
- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
- Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
- Blessed are the merciful, for they will obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
- Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are you when men revile and persecute you, and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely; rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.
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