Sermon on the Mount

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the canonical location?Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5, 6, and 7
2. Why are the Beatitudes important?The Beatitudes are the first part of the sermon. They say that people who are kind, humble, or help others will be happy and loved. They show what good hearts look like.
3. How does Jesus talk about anger and fighting?Jesus says that being angry or wanting to hurt others is not good. He teaches people to be calm, to forgive, and to love even people who are not nice to them. He wants us to be peaceful and gentle.

Kingdom of Heaven: A central concept in Jesus's teachings, referring to God's reign and rule, both present and future.
Legalism: An approach to religion that emphasizes strict adherence to external rules and rituals over inner spiritual transformation.
Eschatology: The theological study of end times, often relevant to interpretations of Jesus's teachings about the coming Kingdom.