PRESENTATION OUTLINE
#1- Blessed are the poor in spirit. This means people who are not as wealthy as others. It does not mean they lack spirit, it just means they don’t have as much materials as we do. They are as religious as they can be and sometimes more then us.
#2- Blessed are those who mourn. This means people who show respect for loved ones who have passed. They take time from their life and feel grateful for the time they had with that person. They feel deep sorrow and understand what they take for granted.
#3- Blessed are the meek. This means people who are gentle and quiet. They are not harsh or mean to people and they always try to be respectful. The Bible says “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
#4- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for their righteousness. This means people who are not greedy and give up things for others. They always put others before themselves.
#5- Blessed are the merciful. This means people who are able to be sorry and thankful for others. They show mercy to others and beg for forgiveness.
#6- Blessed are the pure of heart. This means people who are truthful and have good intentions. They never want to do anything to hurt you. Their always true to themselves and others.
#7- Blessed are the peacemakers. This means people who try to stop tension between others. They don’t like things to be unfair or selfish. They resolve the anger in the world.
#8- Blessed are those who are persecuted. This means people who are treated unfairly because of belief, race, gender, age, etc. They have to fight for everything and they work so hard for things.
