The Beatitudes — Bible Quiz

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The 8 blessings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

10 questions

1. Where did Jesus deliver the Beatitudes?
   Answer: On a mountain (Sermon on the Mount)
   Jesus went up on the mountain and taught (Matthew 5:1).
2. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for...
   Answer: Theirs is the kingdom of heaven
   For theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3).
3. Blessed are those who mourn, for...
   Answer: They will be comforted
   For they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4).
4. Blessed are the meek, for...
   Answer: They will inherit the earth
   For they will inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5).
5. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for...
   Answer: They will be filled
   For they will be filled (Matthew 5:6).
6. Blessed are the merciful, for...
   Answer: They will be shown mercy
   For they will be shown mercy (Matthew 5:7).
7. Blessed are the pure in heart, for...
   Answer: They will see God
   For they will see God (Matthew 5:8).
8. Blessed are the peacemakers, for...
   Answer: They will be called children of God
   For they will be called children of God (Matthew 5:9).
9. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for...
   Answer: Theirs is the kingdom of heaven
   For theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:10).
10. How many Beatitudes did Jesus pronounce?
    Answer: 8 (or 9 with the final expansion)
    There are 8 main Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-10.