Jesus, after he and his disciples sat down on the mount, began to teach the multitudes who followed him by saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." (Matthew 5:1-8, NKJV)
What is known as the Sermon on the Mount, given by Jesus (Matthew 5-7; Luke 6:20-49), is believed to have been given near the top of the ridge in the above photo (where the church is located). Although called the MOUNT of Beatitudes, Jesus did not speak from an actual mountain but from a small hill or eminence in the vicinity of Capernaum. Sources: Easton's Bible Dictionary; Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible |
