1. 8 Beatitudes and the Works of Mercy

2. Bell Work
State the 8 Beatitudes

3. 8 Beatitudes Background
In Matthew & Luke
Part of the Sermon on the Mount
Beatitude means “Blessedness”
Positive counterpoint to the negative Ten Commandments
Jesus calls these traits “Blessed” because those who have them are able to stay focused on the eternal reward of Heaven instead of the temporary rewards of this world.
Have you ever seen something good come out of something bad?

4. 8 Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.

5. Blessed are the poor in spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
They are humble
They accept their flaws
Seek God’s help
They listen
They apologize
They change

6. Blessed are the meek
Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
They are obedient to God
They do what they are expected to
Always give their best
Follow Jesus’ example

7. Blessed are they who mourn
Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.
They are sorrowful about their sins & the sins of others
They make amends & encourage others to do the same

8. Blessed are they that hunger & thirst after justice
Blessed are they that hunger & thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
They know when something is unfair & always stand up against injustice, no matter what the cost

9. 8 Beatitudes Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

10. Blessed are the merciful
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
They help those who are suffering
Perform works of mercy
Treat everyone like Jesus himself

11. Blessed are the clean of heart
Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
They do things purely out of love for others
They trust others
They want the best for everyone

12. Blessed are the peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
They solve problems w/understanding & respect
They unite people & resolve conflicts

13. Blessed are they that suffer persecution
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Those who suffer because they care for others
Help the needy
Admonish sinners

14. Now that we have discussed the 8 Beatitudes
You will be creating 8 memes for each of the 8 Beatitudes
You will create this in Google Presentations
Your presentation will consist of 8 slides
You will find 8 pictures that are from either a movie or T.V. show to represent each beatitude & then write the beatitude on the slide