The Ideal Quiz On Beatitudes

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1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Beatitudes, as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew?
- A.
  
  Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
- B.
  
  Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
- C.
  
  Blessed are the proud, for they shall be exalted.
- D.
  
  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Correct Answer
C. Blessed are the proud, for they shall be exalted.

Explanation
The Beatitudes are a set of blessings pronounced by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing humility, compassion, and spiritual righteousness. The statement "Blessed are the proud, for they shall be exalted" contradicts the core message of the Beatitudes, which extol the virtues of the humble and those who seek spiritual rather than worldly rewards.

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2.

After the Resurrection Jesus appeared to the apostles who had deserted him and greeted them with “Peace be with you.” (John 20:19-21) Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?
- A.
  
  Merciful
- B.
  
  Hunger for righteousness
- C.
  
  Peacemaker
- D.
  
  Poor in spirit
- E.
  
  Persecuted
Correct Answer
A. Merciful
3.

When Jesus met a funeral procession for a widow’s son, he was moved with pity. He said to the mother, “Do not weep.” Then he brought her son back to life and gave him to her. (Matthew 26:51-52) Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?
- A.
  
  Merciful
- B.
  
  Peacemaker
- C.
  
  Mourn
- D.
  
  Clean of heart
- E.
  
  Meek
Correct Answer
C. Mourn
4.

While Jesus was eating at a Pharisee’s house, a sinful woman came to him with a jar of precious ointment. Weeping, she bathed his feet with her tears, dried them with her hair, kissed them, and anointed them with oil. The Pharisee thought Jesus shouldn’t let the women even touch him. But Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven…Go in peace.” (Luke 7:36-50)
- A.
  
  Peacemaker
- B.
  
  Hunger for righteousness
- C.
  
  Merciful
- D.
  
  Clean of heart
- E.
  
  Persecuted
Correct Answer
C. Merciful
5.

When soldiers came to arrest Jesus, Peter drew his sword and struck Malchus, cutting off his right ear. Jesus touched the servant’s ear and healed him saying, “All who take the sword will perish by the sword.” (Matthew 26:51-52) Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?
- A.
  
  Merciful
- B.
  
  Peacemaker
- C.
  
  Persecuted
- D.
  
  Meek
- E.
  
  Mourn
Correct Answer
B. Peacemaker
6.

Jesus, watching people put money into the treasury; saw a poor widow put in two small coins. He told his disciples, “She put in more than all the others. They gave from their surplus, but she contributed all she had.” (Adapted from Mark 12:41-44)Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?
- A.
  
  Clean of heart
- B.
  
  Peacemaker
- C.
  
  Meek
- D.
  
  Hunger for righteousness
- E.
  
  Poor in spirit
Correct Answer
E. Poor in spirit
7.

In the synagogue at Nazareth Jesus describes his role by quoting Isaiah: “To bring glad tidings to the poor…to proclaim liberty to captives, and recover sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.” (Luke 4:18)Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?
- A.
  
  Hunger for righteousness
- B.
  
  Persecuted
- C.
  
  Clean of heart
- D.
  
  Merciful
- E.
  
  Meek
Correct Answer
A. Hunger for righteousness

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The Ideal Quiz On Beatitudes

Which of the following is NOT one of the Beatitudes, as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew?

After the Resurrection Jesus appeared to the apostles who had deserted him and greeted them with “Peace be with you.” (John 20:19-21) Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?

When Jesus met a funeral procession for a widow’s son, he was moved with pity. He said to the mother, “Do not weep.” Then he brought her son back to life and gave him to her. (Matthew 26:51-52) Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?

When soldiers came to arrest Jesus, Peter drew his sword and struck Malchus, cutting off his right ear. Jesus touched the servant’s ear and healed him saying, “All who take the sword will perish by the sword.” (Matthew 26:51-52) Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?

Jesus, watching people put money into the treasury; saw a poor widow put in two small coins. He told his disciples, “She put in more than all the others. They gave from their surplus, but she contributed all she had.” (Adapted from Mark 12:41-44)Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?

In the synagogue at Nazareth Jesus describes his role by quoting Isaiah: “To bring glad tidings to the poor…to proclaim liberty to captives, and recover sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.” (Luke 4:18)Which Beatitude is Jesus is teaching?