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.

BY what union does Christ reconcile both Jew and Gen. tile to God through the cross?
How many were saved in the ark?
Out of what will all be judged?
What did God purpose to do with the people of that day?
What do the works of God declare?
What did He say to the woman of Samaria as to the source of salvation?
To what is the life of the redeemed compared?

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