Let's solve this matching exercise based on
The Beatitudes, which are found in the
Gospel of Matthew 5:3–12. These teachings by Jesus describe the qualities of those who will be blessed and what blessings they will receive.
Here is the correct matching of each condition with its corresponding outcome:
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Matching the Beatitudes:
| Condition | Outcome |
|---------|--------|
| 1) Those who mourn ________ |
f) They will be comforted |
| 2) The peacemakers ________ |
g) They will be called children of God |
| 3) Those who are persecuted ________ |
a) Theirs is the kingdom of Heaven |
| 4) The merciful ________ |
b) They will be shown mercy |
| 5) Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness ________ |
e) They will be filled |
| 6) The poor in spirit ________ |
h) Theirs is the kingdom of Heaven |
| 7) The pure of heart ________ |
c) They will see God |
| 8) The meek ________ |
d) They will inherit the earth |
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✔ Explanation of Each Match:
1.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
→
f) They will be comforted.
2.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
→
g) They will be called children of God.
3.
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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a) Theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
4.
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
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b) They will be shown mercy.
5.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
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e) They will be filled.
6.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
→
h) Theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
*(Note: This is the first Beatitude, and "kingdom of heaven" appears twice — once for the poor in spirit and once for the persecuted.)*
7.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
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c) They will see God.
8.
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."
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d) They will inherit the earth.
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Final Answer (Matched Pairs):
1 – f
2 – g
3 – a
4 – b
5 – e
6 – h
7 – c
8 – d
This activity helps students understand the spiritual promises Jesus made to those who live virtuous lives according to His teachings.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of beatitudes worksheet.
