Desiree Martinez
1 November 2015
Gospel Paper In the Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus went up on a mountain and began teaching his disciples the Beatitudes. The first beatitude states that the kingdom of God belongs to those who are humble. The second beatitude says that those who mourn will receive comfort. The next beatitude says that those who are peaceful will be given the land. Jesus continues speaking and tells the disciples that those who desire righteousness will be fulfilled. He also says the merciful will be given mercy, the pure will see God, and the peace keepers will be children of God. The eighth beatitude says that those who are persecuted will receive heaven. The last beatitude states that those who are insulted because of Jesus