Why did Christ say the meek are blessed?

Answer

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." Matt. 5: 5.
NOTE - This inheritance cannot be realized in this life; for here the truly meek generally have
little of earth's good things.

What accompanies repentance?
While at the high priest's house, how did Peter deny Him?
For what work was this baptism to prepare them?
On what day does John say he was in the Spirit?
What does the Apostle Paul say concerning this?
7. What description does Paul give of the sufferings endured by some of God's people in former ages?
What is written on these gates?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle