Session 5: The Beatitudes

 

In the Gospels, Jesus talks about a concept called “mercy,” which means showing kindness or concern

for those who are suffering. We begin to look at the mercy that God has for us, which is greater than we

can understand. God loves us and wants us to have life forever in friendship with Him. This idea is called 

“eternal life.” God is talking about the time that extends beyond our physical lives on Earth. Jesus says 

that our actions now can build up the Kingdom of God on Earth and prepare us to live in God’s friendship

eternally.  

Let’s take a look: Read Matthew 5:3-10 The Beatitudes

 

Vocabulary for the Scripture reading: 

Meek: teachable and patient under suffering 

Poor in spirit: we should not have spiritual pride, or think we don’t ever need God’s forgiveness.  

We should have a spiritual poverty called humbleness. Jesus said we should always try to recognize  

that we need God’s mercy; we will be blessed if we do.  

Mourn: feel or show deep sorrow

 Merciful: forgiving and compassionate

 Clean of heart: an honest, sincere person, free from blame, unstained by guilt. 

 Peace: a state of calm and order where people treat each other with kindness and fairness. 

Persecute: to mistreat someone 

 

Here is a reading of the Scripture: 

 

These teachings of Jesus, from his Sermon on the Mount, are known as the Beatitudes and they show 

us the way to true happiness.Let's think more deeply about the meaning of the Beatitudes by listening to

the teacher in this video: 

 

 How can we live out the Beatitudes in our daily lives? The video below considers this question.

 

 

 

  

To complete this lesson, reflect on one of the Beatitudes in this EXIT TICKET.