Matthew 5 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Possible My Questions 5 1.) What did Jesus do on the mountainside? 5 2.) What will the peacemakers be called? (Verse 9) 5 3.) Where is your reward if you are a child of God? (Verse 12) 5 4.) Why do you think Jesus said the pure in heart will see God? Possible 10 My Memory Verse Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 Possible 5 5 10 My Home Connection I have read, or been read, the passage of scripture for this week. I have answered the questions aloud to an adult at home this week. I have recited the memory verse out loud to an adult at home this week. Parent/Guardian Signature Total Club Connection Leader s Signature Date / /
Picture from The Children s Illustrated Bible illustrated by Eric Thomas. DK Publishing: Copyright 1994..
Jesus sits and teaches the people
Craft/Activity: Mobiles Students will make mobiles to remind them of the beatitudes. 1. 67 lb. White Cardstock 2. Mobile Pattern 3. Scissors 4. Crayons., Markers, or Colored Pencils 5. Hole Punch 6. Yarn Materials Directions 1. Make copies of the mobile pattern onto 67 lb. cardstock for each student. 2. Have students color each piece of the mobile 3. Instruct students to cut out the pieces. 4. Punch holes on each of the solid black dots. 5. Tie each of the small clouds to the large cloud with yarn. For Discussion As students are coloring their mobile patterns, help them realize that the Lord blesses his children in many ways. Have students share how God has blessed them. Time Needed to Complete: Approximately 20 minutes Memory Verse Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God. Matthew 5:8
Mobile Pattern Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
The Bible Times Herald A Special Report on THE BEATITUTDES When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. To find out more details about this story, read in your Bible. Take-home Activity Sheet QUESTIONS 1. What did Jesus do on the mountainside? 2. What will the peacemakers be called? 3. Where is your reward if you are a child of God? 4. Why do you think Jesus said the pure in heart will see God? MEMORY VERSE Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 WORD SCRAMBLE MEEK MERCIFUL PURE PEACEMAKERS HUNGER PEUR ERMLUFIC NGRHUE KEEM EEAAPCKRMSE