This New Testament book begins with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, which includes a powerful blessing for peacemakers: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Which book is it?

Correct Answer

B) Matthew

The Sermon on the Mount, encompassing chapters 5 through 7 in the Gospel of Matthew, is a foundational part of Jesus' teachings. Within this sermon, we find the Beatitudes, pronouncements of blessing for those who exemplify Christ-like qualities. The specific verse mentioning peacemakers is Matthew 5:9, which reads: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."